| 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 | $143.87 | 3.459% | $148.8465 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.86 | 13.787% | $47.6312 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.91 | 13.343% | $22.5666 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.30 | 10.615% | $19.1364 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.65 | 9.792% | $30.3575 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 13.377% | $274.8939 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.68 | 12.142% | $68.0478 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.73 | $611.4799 | $611.49 | $611.50 | $611.40 | |