| 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 | $142.75 | 11.752% | $159.526 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.57 | 13.675% | $51.8017 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.81 | 13.195% | $281.6405 | $281.64 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 8.788% | $6.3967 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.39 | 4.373% | $152.7916 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.65 | 11.361% | $97.6079 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.65 | 10.695% | $197.7566 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.70 | $947.5210 | $947.53 | $947.55 | $947.50 | |