| 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 | $144.50 | 9.386% | $158.0628 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.58 | 11.544% | $59.7653 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.68 | 3.538% | $26.5886 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.74 | 8.234% | $88.4705 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.56 | 9.576% | $125.5303 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.90 | 5.653% | $50.6078 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.39 | 4.485% | $59.9639 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.35 | $568.9892 | $568.99 | $568.95 | $569.10 | |