| 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 | $152.87 | 6.125% | $162.2333 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.46 | 12.217% | $38.67 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.97 | 9.254% | $171.496 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.58 | 5.258% | $198.4955 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.90 | 11.202% | $109.9788 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.51 | 3.364% | $88.3866 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 5.335% | $180.5021 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.65 | $949.7623 | $949.77 | $949.80 | $949.80 | |