| 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 | $161.63 | 6.739% | $172.5222 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.64 | 5.819% | $156.2312 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.84 | 11.508% | $66.7264 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.36 | 5.813% | $249.0415 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.82 | 3.419% | $19.4635 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.91 | 9.702% | $147.999 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.37 | 4.370% | $138.1546 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.57 | $950.1384 | $950.13 | $950.15 | $950.10 | |