| 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 | $142.91 | 11.608% | $159.499 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 12.301% | $245.3777 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 12.837% | $19.171 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.89 | 8.498% | $66.0644 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.95 | 5.143% | $39.9018 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.80 | 9.712% | $35.9855 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 9.735% | $42.248 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.54 | $608.2474 | $608.25 | $608.25 | $608.30 | |