| 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 | $147.74 | 5.395% | $155.7106 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.52 | 8.255% | $48.1951 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.67 | 9.354% | $227.0955 | $227.10 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.82 | 12.256% | $30.1071 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.91 | 12.801% | $127.3636 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.68 | 6.131% | $61.2164 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 7.639% | $39.4389 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.98 | $689.1272 | $689.14 | $689.10 | $689.10 | |