| 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 | $159.50 | 3.779% | $165.5275 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.65 | 7.739% | $161.2314 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.72 | 12.657% | $24.4691 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.53 | 9.554% | $119.9945 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.57 | 11.160% | $60.66 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.85 | 7.461% | $19.1818 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.75 | 13.762% | $49.7709 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.57 | $600.8352 | $600.83 | $600.85 | $600.90 | |