| 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 | $145.47 | 9.622% | $159.4671 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 11.173% | $55.542 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 10.120% | $150.3358 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.69 | 6.719% | $87.1788 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.96 | 3.681% | $161.7009 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 11.617% | $28.8195 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.80 | 13.727% | $180.5985 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.22 | $823.6426 | $823.65 | $823.65 | $823.60 | |