| 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 | $151.62 | 5.211% | $159.5209 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.64 | 5.749% | $125.4606 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.88 | 7.857% | $51.6419 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.66 | 12.377% | $50.1876 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.83 | 10.251% | $48.323 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.91 | 7.580% | $189.244 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.55 | 9.758% | $253.0471 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.09 | $877.4251 | $877.42 | $877.40 | $877.30 | |