| 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 | $148.78 | 7.435% | $159.8418 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 9.746% | $50.3185 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 8.752% | $39.9664 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.95 | 7.815% | $113.1518 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.40 | 13.766% | $8.4187 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.97 | 11.175% | $206.7521 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.97 | 10.806% | $7.7232 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.67 | $586.1725 | $586.17 | $586.10 | $586.20 | |