| 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 | $147.37 | 4.489% | $153.9854 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 10.237% | $8.5764 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.87 | 13.134% | $107.3302 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.47 | 7.602% | $117.7919 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.49 | 11.747% | $65.3608 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.42 | 13.361% | $10.6786 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.46 | 5.650% | $132.5485 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.86 | $596.2718 | $596.28 | $596.35 | $596.30 | |