| 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 | $146.45 | 8.715% | $159.2131 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.25 | 13.191% | $38.7679 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 8.105% | $34.3882 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.86 | 3.142% | $119.5003 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.97 | 12.530% | $22.4722 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.64 | 13.285% | $115.1429 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 7.137% | $74.6852 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.69 | $564.1698 | $564.17 | $564.15 | $564.20 | |