| 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 | $135.96 | 9.193% | $148.4588 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.77 | 7.655% | $50.3502 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.46 | 5.120% | $18.354 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.61 | 6.846% | $45.5271 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.45 | 12.634% | $171.7105 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.30 | 12.634% | $74.6763 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.25 | 10.136% | $130.2358 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.80 | $639.3127 | $639.32 | $639.35 | $639.40 | |