| 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 | $155.43 | 11.666% | $173.5625 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.98 | 6.279% | $260.3623 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.99 | 4.692% | $33.491 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 7.554% | $20.0696 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.95 | 9.489% | $145.5656 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 6.702% | $154.163 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 4.236% | $72.5483 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.09 | $859.7623 | $859.76 | $859.70 | $859.90 | |