| 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 | $147.41 | 3.576% | $152.6814 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.53 | 3.188% | $9.8338 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.72 | 10.830% | $250.1655 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.60 | 8.580% | $15.8527 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.40 | 7.350% | $64.8394 | $64.84 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.53 | 9.346% | $9.3272 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 12.371% | $108.438 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.69 | $611.1380 | $611.14 | $611.20 | $611.10 | |