| 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 | $148.32 | 7.723% | $159.7748 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.86 | 7.319% | $23.4599 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.59 | 11.216% | $54.0399 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 9.407% | $20.295 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.81 | 3.594% | $131.3676 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.88 | 10.533% | $60.6605 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.82 | 12.370% | $161.6105 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.83 | $611.2082 | $611.21 | $611.15 | $611.30 | |