| 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 | $146.88 | 8.755% | $159.7393 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 8.130% | $6.185 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.44 | 13.566% | $125.4223 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.36 | 9.150% | $14.5824 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.26 | 7.827% | $85.4637 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.47 | 5.452% | $187.1457 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.81 | 4.423% | $6.067 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.94 | $584.6054 | $584.61 | $584.60 | $584.60 | |