| 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 | $142.80 | 10.190% | $157.3513 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.91 | 13.459% | $27.128 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 8.508% | $46.1702 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 9.162% | $39.2656 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 3.225% | $83.4058 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.43 | 6.445% | $93.0649 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.94 | 11.319% | $139.082 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.40 | $585.4678 | $585.47 | $585.45 | $585.60 | |