| 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 | $144.27 | 7.478% | $155.0585 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.94 | 7.449% | $23.5743 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.47 | 13.243% | $48.0943 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.52 | 3.666% | $110.425 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.89 | 13.256% | $38.3825 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.71 | 8.633% | $260.4042 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.76 | 9.701% | $249.855 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.56 | $885.7938 | $885.79 | $885.80 | $885.90 | |