| 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 | $130.61 | 10.625% | $144.4873 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 9.730% | $132.2905 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 4.403% | $156.3853 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.64 | 3.426% | $56.512 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.87 | 3.672% | $174.0342 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.79 | 5.619% | $21.9582 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.56 | 8.557% | $160.1867 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.82 | $845.8542 | $845.86 | $845.90 | $845.90 | |