| 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 | $166.69 | 5.272% | $175.4779 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.38 | 13.187% | $53.628 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.98 | 5.860% | $135.4796 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.88 | 4.581% | $75.1728 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.56 | 12.328% | $180.3538 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.98 | 10.430% | $272.74 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.49 | 5.550% | $152.5092 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.96 | $1,045.3613 | $1,045.36 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.40 | |