| 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 | $142.38 | 3.576% | $147.4715 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 10.815% | $165.7682 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.67 | 9.227% | $22.5772 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.58 | 4.803% | $84.4503 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.65 | 12.268% | $11.9565 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.50 | 6.570% | $91.1174 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.90 | 6.437% | $48.8546 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.27 | $572.1957 | $572.20 | $572.15 | $572.40 | |