| 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 | $137.99 | 10.472% | $152.4403 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.43 | 9.442% | $36.5865 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.45 | 5.306% | $7.8453 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.33 | 8.276% | $84.8126 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.86 | 3.759% | $218.7862 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.79 | 10.723% | $40.735 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 8.582% | $158.3886 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.72 | $699.5945 | $699.61 | $699.65 | $699.50 | |