| 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 | $142.76 | 8.183% | $154.4421 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.71 | 13.196% | $21.179 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 9.113% | $39.8808 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.37 | 8.357% | $59.9973 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.96 | 10.200% | $26.4039 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.39 | 12.513% | $20.6911 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 3.241% | $251.1337 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.99 | $573.7279 | $573.72 | $573.80 | $573.70 | |