| 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 | $155.37 | 12.333% | $174.5318 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 7.795% | $52.4854 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.67 | 13.216% | $15.4766 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 3.594% | $158.9028 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.52 | 9.415% | $247.8469 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.91 | 9.370% | $160.6755 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.62 | 9.371% | $146.1415 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.17 | $956.0605 | $956.07 | $956.15 | $956.00 | |