| 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 | $145.29 | 11.125% | $161.4535 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.71 | 10.176% | $137.4005 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.61 | 13.482% | $108.5001 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 7.819% | $139.6256 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.25 | 12.580% | $200.6739 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.71 | 8.672% | $168.1265 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 5.205% | $80.7869 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.86 | $996.5670 | $996.57 | $996.60 | $996.60 | |