| 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 | $137.31 | 5.172% | $144.4117 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 11.817% | $16.7614 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.36 | 6.229% | $178.8471 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.34 | 9.663% | $115.519 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.85 | 11.829% | $11.0152 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.60 | 3.404% | $109.1946 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.57 | 5.152% | $55.2784 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.02 | $631.0274 | $631.03 | $631.00 | $631.00 | |