| 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 | $145.39 | 7.358% | $156.0878 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.77 | 4.336% | $58.1882 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.76 | 6.854% | $57.4447 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.95 | 8.666% | $68.4052 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.63 | 6.632% | $33.7277 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 4.404% | $59.4998 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.50 | 9.567% | $187.9074 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.99 | $621.2608 | $621.27 | $621.30 | $621.20 | |