| 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 | $143.85 | 4.560% | $150.4096 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.48 | 8.851% | $110.462 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 11.674% | $40.7387 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 13.696% | $75.5737 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.81 | 6.675% | $7.2646 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.75 | 8.241% | $23.5424 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.83 | 12.698% | $33.6178 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $406.67 | $441.6088 | $441.60 | $441.55 | $441.60 | |