| 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 | $151.33 | 11.321% | $168.4621 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 6.277% | $40.8104 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.28 | 8.754% | $38.3684 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.38 | 11.382% | $14.9029 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.86 | 8.250% | $20.416 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.78 | 12.542% | $138.1791 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.47 | 10.684% | $170.9736 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.50 | $592.1125 | $592.11 | $592.05 | $592.20 | |