| 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 | $144.97 | 6.335% | $154.1538 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.58 | 11.511% | $28.5245 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.55 | 8.194% | $15.7422 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.63 | 12.478% | $125.5592 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.70 | 4.371% | $39.3479 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.65 | 8.422% | $76.6001 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.99 | 8.653% | $147.7572 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.07 | $587.6849 | $587.68 | $587.65 | $587.70 | |