| 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 | $171.31 | 6.482% | $182.4143 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.58 | 4.203% | $24.5711 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.46 | 7.300% | $156.0786 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.49 | 6.574% | $10.1139 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.77 | 3.437% | $68.0305 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.27 | 5.513% | $146.948 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.58 | 11.811% | $153.8296 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.46 | $741.9860 | $741.98 | $742.00 | $741.90 | |