| 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 | $136.77 | 7.510% | $147.0414 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 8.872% | $17.9965 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.78 | 11.292% | $84.3371 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.59 | 13.719% | $20.0032 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.46 | 5.705% | $86.1073 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.39 | 4.270% | $29.6023 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.70 | 5.757% | $159.3758 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.22 | $544.4636 | $544.47 | $544.50 | $544.40 | |