| 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 | $146.58 | 5.105% | $154.0629 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.29 | 4.346% | $31.6064 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.57 | 8.224% | $36.3308 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.43 | 13.728% | $12.9991 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.35 | 4.650% | $115.4813 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.75 | 8.271% | $100.4214 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.52 | 4.266% | $178.837 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.49 | $629.7389 | $629.74 | $629.75 | $629.70 | |