| 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 | $145.28 | 13.497% | $164.8884 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 7.460% | $58.7054 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.78 | 13.455% | $49.6706 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.66 | 6.420% | $21.9864 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.58 | 13.629% | $81.3356 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.41 | 11.728% | $35.0938 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.84 | 5.845% | $146.9552 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.18 | $558.6354 | $558.65 | $558.65 | $558.70 | |