| 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 | $146.67 | 5.326% | $154.4816 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.64 | 7.261% | $27.5017 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.72 | 11.598% | $25.3551 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.62 | 8.636% | $190.7865 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.63 | 8.508% | $213.3593 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.44 | 5.496% | $130.2243 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.88 | 9.667% | $111.7287 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.60 | $853.4372 | $853.44 | $853.45 | $853.50 | |