| 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 | $140.71 | 4.152% | $146.5523 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.61 | 5.474% | $18.574 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.75 | 10.667% | $96.0036 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.65 | 12.543% | $14.2367 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.48 | 5.812% | $254.4567 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 10.754% | $252.2644 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.49 | 11.159% | $38.3387 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.46 | $820.4264 | $820.42 | $820.40 | $820.50 | |