| 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 | $148.33 | 9.250% | $162.0505 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.30 | 9.273% | $120.5281 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.58 | 11.482% | $56.3876 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.80 | 10.184% | $150.7317 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.36 | 5.827% | $50.1197 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.63 | 13.440% | $42.6875 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.40 | 6.634% | $12.1563 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.40 | $594.6614 | $594.67 | $594.70 | $594.70 | |