| 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 | $105.64 | 8.500% | $114.6194 | $114.62 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.47 | 7.205% | $172.0319 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.36 | 4.585% | $22.3394 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.58 | 12.386% | $83.8175 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 13.332% | $15.6738 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.48 | 7.815% | $14.5335 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 5.143% | $158.1666 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.79 | $581.1821 | $581.18 | $581.15 | $581.10 | |