| 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 | $129.75 | 13.644% | $147.4531 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.80 | 11.670% | $203.0161 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.73 | 8.459% | $150.4652 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 10.351% | $15.9788 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.25 | 8.148% | $75.974 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.37 | 4.564% | $65.2166 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 6.226% | $233.5485 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.24 | $891.6523 | $891.66 | $891.60 | $891.70 | |