| 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 | $139.80 | 6.321% | $148.6368 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.73 | 5.502% | $27.1457 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.58 | 3.490% | $98.9157 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 8.492% | $53.7686 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.71 | 8.774% | $8.3865 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 11.457% | $30.9293 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.61 | 10.702% | $196.6178 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.74 | $564.4004 | $564.42 | $564.40 | $564.30 | |