| 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 | $144.90 | 5.171% | $152.3928 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 12.515% | $70.1419 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.84 | 7.666% | $87.0372 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.48 | 6.261% | $51.5153 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 6.259% | $265.6156 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.99 | 8.386% | $27.0857 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.73 | 8.129% | $45.1222 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.25 | $698.9107 | $698.92 | $698.90 | $698.80 | |