| 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 | $147.87 | 9.873% | $162.4692 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 3.521% | $37.5367 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.32 | 5.350% | $54.0656 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.81 | 12.809% | $125.0037 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 9.403% | $126.4261 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 8.683% | $17.9762 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.83 | 11.542% | $201.7014 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.19 | $725.1789 | $725.19 | $725.20 | $725.20 | |