| 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 | $145.83 | 5.205% | $153.4205 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 5.448% | $79.0016 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.30 | 8.267% | $34.9702 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.94 | 7.847% | $41.9956 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.85 | 6.315% | $210.3442 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.38 | 13.375% | $18.5708 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.72 | 9.609% | $28.1914 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.94 | $566.4943 | $566.49 | $566.45 | $566.50 | |