| 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 | $145.99 | 13.135% | $165.1658 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.64 | 11.288% | $31.8729 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.88 | 6.324% | $198.6983 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.54 | 10.147% | $88.7124 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 9.501% | $52.4948 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 7.515% | $81.2598 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.57 | 12.560% | $29.9072 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.14 | $648.1112 | $648.11 | $648.05 | $648.20 | |