| 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 | $146.36 | 11.772% | $163.5895 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.48 | 12.342% | $9.5266 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 5.166% | $105.0398 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 8.555% | $39.4815 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.70 | 9.643% | $28.1783 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.35 | 4.512% | $213.5703 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.44 | 8.168% | $125.9508 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.58 | $685.3368 | $685.34 | $685.40 | $685.40 | |