| 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 | $140.57 | 9.500% | $153.9242 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 6.445% | $36.4787 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.66 | 3.555% | $57.6387 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.54 | 13.736% | $160.9819 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 12.398% | $110.5322 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.76 | 13.504% | $59.8847 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.41 | 3.592% | $9.748 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.55 | $589.1884 | $589.18 | $589.25 | $589.10 | |