| 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 | $160.99 | 4.366% | $168.0188 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.99 | 9.259% | $123.4517 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.69 | 11.825% | $6.3628 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.69 | 5.126% | $14.3917 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 6.524% | $157.2933 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.88 | 7.672% | $8.4846 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.54 | 5.860% | $69.3806 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.44 | $547.3835 | $547.37 | $547.40 | $547.50 | |