| 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 | $144.84 | 9.378% | $158.4231 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.49 | 6.529% | $70.8311 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.39 | 3.119% | $98.3652 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.55 | 10.652% | $51.5085 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.62 | 7.711% | $76.0655 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.32 | 11.511% | $58.3426 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.25 | 8.587% | $131.6617 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.46 | $645.1977 | $645.20 | $645.15 | $645.20 | |