| 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 | $145.53 | 9.271% | $159.0221 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.64 | 4.418% | $120.749 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 8.336% | $134.7483 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 4.685% | $51.8714 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.98 | 4.775% | $50.271 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.88 | 5.201% | $169.2474 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 13.581% | $209.5342 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.44 | $895.4434 | $895.44 | $895.40 | $895.30 | |