| 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 | $141.26 | 6.592% | $150.5719 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 9.139% | $187.1079 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 5.214% | $47.22 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.69 | 8.201% | $29.9609 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.53 | 8.709% | $51.6694 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.54 | 6.168% | $64.2741 | $64.27 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.87 | 3.145% | $48.3441 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.21 | $579.1483 | $579.14 | $579.05 | $579.20 | |