| 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 | $152.50 | 4.563% | $159.4586 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.63 | 5.623% | $11.2277 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.78 | 11.219% | $63.1501 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.84 | 10.874% | $273.6814 | $273.68 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.59 | 9.790% | $10.5289 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.39 | 7.364% | $21.8915 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.71 | 4.709% | $106.4995 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.44 | $646.4377 | $646.44 | $646.50 | $646.50 | |