| 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 | $143.80 | 5.271% | $151.3797 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 7.371% | $184.4741 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.99 | 3.511% | $51.7451 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.88 | 10.719% | $12.0462 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.77 | 6.525% | $17.8642 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.90 | 7.375% | $131.9639 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.70 | 3.271% | $34.8023 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.85 | $584.2755 | $584.27 | $584.25 | $584.30 | |