| 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 | $138.52 | 10.806% | $153.4885 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.74 | 11.525% | $101.1978 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 3.311% | $63.4433 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 13.490% | $17.9768 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 3.106% | $16.7857 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.76 | 4.662% | $220.5856 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.65 | 6.188% | $24.0516 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.20 | $597.5293 | $597.54 | $597.60 | $597.60 | |