| 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 | $151.42 | 8.805% | $164.7525 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.86 | 6.568% | $70.1857 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.57 | 12.257% | $37.6847 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.49 | 12.237% | $21.875 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 8.755% | $33.6597 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 5.773% | $31.4886 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.57 | 3.420% | $161.9247 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.63 | $521.5709 | $521.57 | $521.60 | $521.70 | |