| 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 | $147.44 | 10.873% | $163.4712 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 12.240% | $50.4519 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.79 | 12.170% | $127.6382 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.60 | 8.140% | $142.3122 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.33 | 8.190% | $159.3963 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.51 | 10.162% | $43.525 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 6.257% | $261.6579 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.87 | $948.4527 | $948.46 | $948.45 | $948.50 | |