| 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 | $140.30 | 6.305% | $149.1459 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.67 | 6.648% | $48.7061 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.37 | 11.377% | $147.4297 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.89 | 6.459% | $157.4422 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.47 | 8.489% | $64.5184 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 6.630% | $78.8209 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 8.200% | $44.0482 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.33 | $690.1114 | $690.12 | $690.10 | $689.90 | |