| 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 | $143.73 | 10.245% | $158.4551 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 4.185% | $9.7413 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 9.507% | $160.2854 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.73 | 13.681% | $11.0612 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 5.558% | $179.2903 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.68 | 5.687% | $7.0599 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.74 | 8.209% | $112.256 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.45 | $638.1492 | $638.16 | $638.15 | $638.30 | |