| 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 | $145.89 | 6.385% | $155.2051 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.34 | 11.460% | $8.1812 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.34 | 10.825% | $76.8461 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.32 | 8.320% | $42.5914 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.92 | 3.763% | $17.5567 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.93 | 7.588% | $112.8921 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.76 | 5.621% | $73.6812 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.50 | $486.9538 | $486.96 | $487.00 | $487.00 | |