| 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 | $145.84 | 13.635% | $165.7253 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.80 | 6.166% | $53.9323 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 3.574% | $40.2074 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.49 | 13.712% | $82.4298 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.38 | 8.849% | $62.4576 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 12.525% | $176.9568 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 6.594% | $140.0219 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.95 | $721.7311 | $721.74 | $721.75 | $721.70 | |