| 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 | $139.90 | 3.768% | $145.1714 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.80 | 5.550% | $63.1189 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 10.423% | $57.3758 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 12.260% | $30.9052 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.60 | 6.352% | $68.7034 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.74 | 10.749% | $204.5977 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.47 | 11.314% | $26.1254 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.00 | $595.9978 | $596.01 | $596.00 | $596.00 | |