| 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 | $145.44 | 11.696% | $162.4507 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 10.555% | $46.7869 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.30 | 10.631% | $258.1021 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.49 | 8.137% | $57.8425 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 3.137% | $36.3867 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.45 | 9.114% | $159.7975 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.89 | 6.444% | $69.0715 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.17 | $790.4379 | $790.44 | $790.45 | $790.50 | |