| 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 | $50.54 | 7.135% | $54.146 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.49 | 11.219% | $168.4857 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.45 | 8.374% | $80.6844 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.93 | 13.833% | $164.9782 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 4.314% | $14.3953 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.85 | 3.642% | $18.5001 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.49 | 10.152% | $235.1635 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.55 | $736.3532 | $736.36 | $736.40 | $736.40 | |