| 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 | $130.65 | 10.380% | $144.2115 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 6.327% | $10.0373 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.70 | 9.492% | $6.241 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.29 | 3.481% | $170.0089 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.44 | 6.782% | $114.7266 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.64 | 8.333% | $112.2763 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 8.682% | $58.96 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.41 | $616.4616 | $616.47 | $616.50 | $616.40 | |