| 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 | $135.63 | 8.768% | $147.522 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.41 | 7.108% | $58.2775 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.84 | 9.343% | $166.0264 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.55 | 10.751% | $132.4028 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 11.775% | $271.2667 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.63 | 4.712% | $84.4293 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.92 | 11.577% | $179.5497 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.67 | $1,039.4744 | $1,039.48 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.40 | |