| 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 | $140.55 | 5.511% | $148.2957 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 4.259% | $8.1218 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.87 | 3.857% | $29.9835 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.82 | 6.754% | $21.1586 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 10.279% | $205.8137 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 4.843% | $172.8756 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 5.579% | $32.1488 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.00 | $618.3977 | $618.40 | $618.40 | $618.40 | |