| 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 | $140.98 | 11.578% | $157.3027 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.56 | 5.443% | $63.8563 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 11.559% | $23.8178 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 13.525% | $20.2983 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.94 | 4.772% | $29.2733 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.46 | 5.460% | $95.3991 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.61 | 7.643% | $138.4397 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.78 | $528.3872 | $528.39 | $528.35 | $528.40 | |