| 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 | $26.54 | 11.749% | $29.6582 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.80 | 5.176% | $151.2431 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.51 | 6.822% | $10.1588 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.60 | 12.646% | $40.102 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.80 | 3.283% | $82.4198 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 4.866% | $160.0255 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.40 | 4.696% | $74.7529 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.25 | $548.3603 | $548.36 | $548.35 | $548.40 | |