| 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 | $131.44 | 11.247% | $146.2231 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.58 | 3.840% | $60.8295 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.50 | 8.739% | $22.2915 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.76 | 3.477% | $15.2732 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.91 | 3.124% | $70.0315 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.54 | 5.430% | $176.6374 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.85 | 11.817% | $100.4676 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.58 | $591.7538 | $591.75 | $591.75 | $591.70 | |