| 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 | $142.41 | 8.871% | $155.0432 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.42 | 4.528% | $256.5326 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.56 | 6.550% | $85.8367 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 9.644% | $6.3045 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.33 | 12.574% | $56.6585 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.90 | 7.137% | $69.5319 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.54 | 13.250% | $182.9441 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.91 | $812.8515 | $812.84 | $812.90 | $812.70 | |