| 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 | $153.88 | 5.576% | $162.4603 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.47 | 12.738% | $17.4406 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.27 | 5.502% | $140.6025 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.92 | 9.826% | $62.513 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 5.225% | $98.7958 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.62 | 9.780% | $9.463 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.43 | 9.380% | $17.9711 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.48 | $509.2463 | $509.24 | $509.20 | $509.30 | |