| 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 | $138.69 | 5.443% | $146.2389 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.64 | 3.711% | $87.781 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.84 | 12.546% | $26.831 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.70 | 11.849% | $181.9783 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.39 | 3.359% | $46.9147 | $46.91 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 8.657% | $85.4913 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.86 | 9.172% | $12.9478 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.80 | $588.1830 | $588.18 | $588.25 | $588.10 | |