| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $142.63 | 11.856% | $159.5402 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.89 | 3.371% | $42.2684 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.82 | 6.639% | $16.8703 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 8.787% | $49.2479 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.64 | 8.421% | $49.4833 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.69 | 11.140% | $258.6117 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.36 | 13.268% | $108.0124 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.30 | $684.0342 | $684.03 | $684.00 | $684.00 | |