| 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 | $141.68 | 9.806% | $155.5731 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.91 | 4.774% | $136.1119 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.39 | 9.618% | $142.9309 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.76 | 6.403% | $21.0252 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 4.128% | $36.3511 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.98 | 10.418% | $16.5406 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.73 | 7.357% | $69.4922 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.36 | $578.0250 | $578.02 | $578.05 | $578.00 | |