| 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 | $155.40 | 5.780% | $164.3821 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 3.546% | $34.8432 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.91 | 4.737% | $144.4428 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 11.300% | $19.266 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.61 | 12.834% | $132.7041 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.61 | 3.790% | $33.8459 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.45 | 6.238% | $13.2266 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.94 | $542.7107 | $542.71 | $542.75 | $542.60 | |