| 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 | $143.36 | 4.177% | $149.3481 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.45 | 4.746% | $20.3731 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.54 | 8.683% | $95.1411 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 5.181% | $38.4962 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 3.341% | $18.436 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.61 | 12.552% | $107.611 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 3.659% | $177.8581 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.98 | $607.2636 | $607.27 | $607.25 | $607.20 | |