| 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 | $149.46 | 7.420% | $160.5499 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.51 | 9.751% | $57.6303 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.94 | 12.171% | $36.9491 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.80 | 5.638% | $50.495 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.60 | 4.675% | $35.1708 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.34 | 9.838% | $81.6536 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.70 | 5.444% | $86.1477 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.35 | $508.5964 | $508.60 | $508.60 | $508.50 | |