| 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 | $139.29 | 6.403% | $148.2087 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.88 | 3.414% | $120.8703 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.48 | 8.768% | $60.3445 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.28 | 8.175% | $42.4911 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.89 | 5.608% | $25.2298 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.95 | 10.504% | $154.6503 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.73 | 13.129% | $12.1387 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.50 | $563.9334 | $563.93 | $563.95 | $563.90 | |