| 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 | $145.96 | 13.204% | $165.2326 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 4.575% | $78.996 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 6.869% | $17.783 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.26 | 5.658% | $152.4222 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.46 | 6.554% | $49.505 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.39 | 9.649% | $144.0678 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.37 | 11.365% | $240.9605 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.62 | $848.9671 | $848.97 | $848.95 | $849.00 | |