| 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 | $154.46 | 10.844% | $171.2096 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.36 | 11.265% | $30.4421 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 11.590% | $47.6601 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.26 | 6.502% | $42.8777 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 12.687% | $152.8148 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.97 | 4.165% | $38.5098 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.34 | 5.845% | $157.0105 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.71 | $640.5246 | $640.52 | $640.50 | $640.50 | |