| 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 | $152.58 | 5.588% | $161.1062 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.29 | 11.251% | $121.5862 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.50 | 13.804% | $35.8483 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.76 | 7.620% | $145.0287 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.35 | 11.648% | $35.0016 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 6.537% | $108.4547 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.55 | 9.250% | $11.5259 | $11.53 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.83 | $618.5516 | $618.56 | $618.60 | $618.50 | |