| 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 | $138.42 | 11.531% | $154.3812 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.36 | 11.586% | $104.1767 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 10.674% | $138.8073 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 6.607% | $18.8588 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 4.507% | $44.4155 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.37 | 6.196% | $73.6682 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.99 | 5.163% | $104.1009 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.75 | $638.4086 | $638.42 | $638.40 | $638.50 | |