| 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 | $145.51 | 9.452% | $159.2636 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.95 | 5.224% | $42.037 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.79 | 9.865% | $22.8409 | $22.84 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.36 | 13.283% | $120.4878 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.64 | 11.605% | $87.7662 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.56 | 13.623% | $29.042 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.72 | 9.691% | $40.2785 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.53 | $501.7160 | $501.72 | $501.75 | $501.70 | |