| 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 | $142.79 | 13.701% | $162.3537 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 7.691% | $49.8825 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.27 | 13.136% | $16.1445 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.67 | 11.864% | $173.02 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.86 | 9.645% | $17.3897 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.70 | 6.352% | $29.4595 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.93 | 11.831% | $11.1048 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $411.54 | $459.3547 | $459.34 | $459.35 | $459.40 | |