| 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 | $138.60 | 6.400% | $147.4704 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.71 | 12.659% | $60.5091 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.61 | 8.204% | $19.0547 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.27 | 11.121% | $175.8712 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.46 | 4.616% | $159.4976 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.70 | 7.316% | $54.4092 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.48 | 4.368% | $19.2872 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.83 | $636.0994 | $636.10 | $636.05 | $636.20 | |