| 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 | $10.75 | 7.305% | $11.5353 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.28 | 7.384% | $13.1868 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 6.291% | $156.1096 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.79 | 4.730% | $94.0371 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 9.320% | $154.6222 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.58 | 6.232% | $129.1569 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.47 | 8.817% | $160.4724 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.18 | $719.1203 | $719.13 | $719.10 | $719.10 | |