| 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 | $131.26 | 10.500% | $145.0423 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.72 | 4.538% | $21.6603 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.55 | 12.618% | $157.1584 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.64 | 3.254% | $21.3116 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.93 | 9.335% | $30.5373 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.90 | 8.723% | $178.197 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.88 | 8.608% | $162.7817 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.88 | $716.6886 | $716.69 | $716.70 | $716.70 | |