| 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 | $140.96 | 8.720% | $153.2517 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.43 | 3.709% | $23.2619 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.44 | 10.837% | $157.8762 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.38 | 6.400% | $64.2443 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.77 | 11.381% | $22.02 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.33 | 7.167% | $48.5788 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.83 | 6.506% | $50.9418 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.14 | $520.1747 | $520.17 | $520.20 | $520.20 | |