| 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 | $141.30 | 4.141% | $147.1512 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.92 | 13.524% | $63.4826 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.92 | 5.855% | $16.8521 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.35 | 10.663% | $85.5978 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.38 | 8.400% | $79.5439 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.43 | 5.868% | $119.0274 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.38 | 4.382% | $28.5798 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.68 | $540.2348 | $540.23 | $540.30 | $540.30 | |