| 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 | $139.70 | 6.434% | $148.6883 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 13.704% | $54.8622 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.70 | 5.202% | $81.742 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.54 | 12.117% | $30.877 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 5.140% | $18.2102 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.26 | 3.708% | $184.8699 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.25 | 10.337% | $86.3387 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.02 | $605.5883 | $605.59 | $605.60 | $605.60 | |