| 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 | $144.57 | 7.625% | $155.5935 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.37 | 4.317% | $14.9904 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.95 | 10.419% | $105.947 | $105.95 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.75 | 13.733% | $57.7195 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.83 | 3.156% | $87.5072 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.26 | 5.858% | $127.3048 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.32 | 13.336% | $28.6967 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.05 | $577.7591 | $577.76 | $577.75 | $577.70 | |