| 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 | $135.84 | 10.183% | $149.6726 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.66 | 7.400% | $30.7808 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.25 | 5.749% | $6.6093 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 3.116% | $258.7387 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 10.822% | $6.1617 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 8.162% | $65.557 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.48 | 12.750% | $61.4262 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.32 | $578.9463 | $578.95 | $578.95 | $579.00 | |