| 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 | $144.52 | 7.282% | $155.0439 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.41 | 7.345% | $60.5533 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.54 | 6.530% | $167.8274 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.44 | 12.228% | $114.9664 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.48 | 13.166% | $6.2015 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.29 | 8.245% | $111.8063 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 9.248% | $251.2486 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.66 | $867.6474 | $867.65 | $867.65 | $867.60 | |