| 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 | $142.39 | 5.450% | $150.1503 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.82 | 8.869% | $86.8992 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.80 | 13.193% | $124.2859 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.58 | 4.286% | $35.0192 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 3.638% | $33.5787 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.64 | 6.457% | $74.1367 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.54 | 8.739% | $95.1901 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.17 | $599.2601 | $599.27 | $599.30 | $599.30 | |