| 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 | $146.31 | 4.127% | $152.3482 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.37 | 3.684% | $44.9678 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.61 | 5.850% | $14.4062 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.35 | 12.795% | $11.6743 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 3.228% | $18.3539 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.46 | 6.579% | $239.2272 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.53 | 13.288% | $92.3637 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.41 | $573.3413 | $573.34 | $573.30 | $573.40 | |