| 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 | $140.97 | 5.286% | $148.4217 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.36 | 4.214% | $6.628 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 13.703% | $85.7321 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.48 | 5.497% | $65.9145 | $65.91 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 6.274% | $40.9261 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.58 | 7.799% | $56.6807 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.69 | 8.625% | $199.5333 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.99 | $603.8364 | $603.83 | $603.90 | $603.70 | |