| 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 | $135.58 | 13.700% | $154.1545 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 10.294% | $8.3823 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.39 | 9.651% | $149.553 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.86 | 4.752% | $56.4194 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.35 | 5.375% | $50.9488 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 4.796% | $86.6139 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.34 | 12.260% | $57.6343 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.77 | $563.7062 | $563.69 | $563.70 | $563.70 | |