| 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 | $146.57 | 5.124% | $154.0802 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 7.846% | $40.8089 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.55 | 10.378% | $109.8813 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.48 | 4.341% | $23.4559 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.63 | 10.765% | $45.0038 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 8.326% | $122.82 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.50 | 3.786% | $115.7214 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.95 | $611.7715 | $611.77 | $611.75 | $611.80 | |