| 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 | $140.49 | 11.368% | $156.4609 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.48 | 13.151% | $170.2696 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.28 | 7.671% | $34.7562 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.54 | 7.857% | $69.6109 | $69.61 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.86 | 8.230% | $6.3423 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.59 | 3.235% | $49.1295 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.72 | 6.808% | $121.4621 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.96 | $608.0315 | $608.03 | $608.00 | $608.10 | |