| 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 | $151.97 | 5.672% | $160.5897 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.39 | 12.208% | $245.0511 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.35 | 9.479% | $48.5539 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.30 | 12.382% | $250.949 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 12.572% | $48.3722 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.31 | 12.327% | $27.3067 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.37 | 4.176% | $77.4757 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.66 | $858.2983 | $858.30 | $858.30 | $858.40 | |