| 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 | $145.43 | 11.725% | $162.4817 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.46 | 6.689% | $63.4373 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 13.808% | $31.6728 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.84 | 7.796% | $248.8363 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.53 | 9.463% | $210.7491 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.51 | 10.637% | $167.6261 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.32 | 3.608% | $63.5324 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.92 | $948.3357 | $948.34 | $948.40 | $948.20 | |