| 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 | $155.74 | 5.613% | $164.4817 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.50 | 11.426% | $68.527 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.70 | 8.369% | $158.9773 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.67 | 4.165% | $129.8625 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.91 | 3.293% | $61.8828 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.70 | 3.480% | $19.3508 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.40 | 9.775% | $269.3879 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.62 | $872.4700 | $872.47 | $872.55 | $872.60 | |