| 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 | $143.40 | 6.756% | $153.0881 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.54 | 8.171% | $12.4829 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 6.766% | $136.511 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.95 | 5.575% | $89.686 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.59 | 5.508% | $58.6519 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 3.311% | $54.0007 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.95 | 8.123% | $84.2819 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.56 | $588.7025 | $588.70 | $588.75 | $588.80 | |