| 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 | $139.40 | 9.785% | $153.0403 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.82 | 4.716% | $13.4246 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.97 | 6.226% | $20.1511 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 10.305% | $146.5292 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.84 | 11.339% | $238.0873 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.97 | 5.345% | $15.7701 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 9.270% | $66.3925 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.60 | $653.3951 | $653.39 | $653.40 | $653.40 | |