| 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 | $141.67 | 8.267% | $153.3819 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 13.550% | $17.9409 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 11.216% | $8.1299 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.78 | 8.380% | $43.1136 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.42 | 9.553% | $157.1209 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.82 | 12.812% | $14.4625 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 5.206% | $242.5735 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.37 | $636.7232 | $636.71 | $636.70 | $636.70 | |