| 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 | $139.38 | 9.269% | $152.2991 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 11.351% | $45.5092 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.61 | 7.373% | $222.9171 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 9.745% | $19.0298 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.91 | 12.520% | $136.0479 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.62 | 8.336% | $55.923 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.68 | 5.178% | $51.2007 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.41 | $682.9268 | $682.93 | $682.90 | $682.80 | |