| 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 | $144.47 | 12.687% | $162.7989 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.61 | 5.344% | $63.849 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 11.199% | $277.5193 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.91 | 5.298% | $203.1304 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 6.767% | $39.8668 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 7.168% | $182.5285 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 5.520% | $17.664 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.96 | $947.3569 | $947.36 | $947.35 | $947.30 | |