| 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 | $147.79 | 11.352% | $164.5671 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.42 | 11.369% | $9.3773 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.34 | 10.456% | $58.9172 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.31 | 13.120% | $104.4211 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.58 | 6.319% | $60.1553 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.32 | 4.723% | $12.9019 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.31 | 11.514% | $278.0156 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.07 | $688.3555 | $688.37 | $688.30 | $688.40 | |