| 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 | $140.96 | 5.245% | $148.3534 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.67 | 3.482% | $22.4245 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.88 | 4.713% | $167.4151 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 12.525% | $44.9087 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.79 | 11.805% | $62.376 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.72 | 13.496% | $20.1115 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.30 | 6.318% | $246.9767 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.23 | $712.5659 | $712.57 | $712.55 | $712.60 | |