| 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 | $139.91 | 8.765% | $152.1731 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 7.872% | $74.8632 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 13.643% | $54.3668 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.44 | 8.829% | $45.0987 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.64 | 4.295% | $6.9252 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.84 | 12.490% | $152.8064 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.96 | 4.690% | $156.9931 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.03 | $643.2265 | $643.23 | $643.20 | $643.30 | |