| 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 | $144.72 | 6.674% | $154.3786 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.99 | 10.435% | $67.3543 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.66 | 6.578% | $10.2954 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.75 | 12.649% | $268.9495 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.70 | 11.450% | $261.5732 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.47 | 12.283% | $19.6158 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.71 | 4.538% | $47.7843 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.00 | $829.9511 | $829.95 | $829.95 | $830.00 | |