| 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 | $136.64 | 8.580% | $148.3637 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.89 | 13.131% | $39.4714 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.95 | 11.138% | $71.0728 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 11.552% | $87.8472 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.47 | 3.188% | $155.267 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.87 | 5.162% | $21.9473 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.27 | 3.103% | $60.0781 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.84 | $584.0475 | $584.05 | $584.00 | $584.10 | |