| 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 | $155.55 | 4.454% | $162.4782 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 9.341% | $247.3949 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.26 | 13.151% | $38.7655 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.44 | 5.777% | $100.9536 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.32 | 13.315% | $47.9549 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 10.727% | $188.5238 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.70 | 7.156% | $41.4694 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.79 | $827.5403 | $827.53 | $827.50 | $827.70 | |