| 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 | $136.97 | 6.526% | $145.9087 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.82 | 4.858% | $185.4099 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 12.837% | $40.9824 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 4.374% | $9.0284 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 10.280% | $9.6936 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.94 | 6.576% | $172.5892 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.61 | 7.461% | $22.1477 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.10 | $585.7599 | $585.76 | $585.80 | $585.70 | |