| 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 | $135.27 | 13.166% | $153.0796 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 4.286% | $9.125 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.76 | 13.836% | $25.9091 | $25.91 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.33 | 4.735% | $165.8269 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.77 | 12.654% | $202.5181 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.86 | 13.724% | $27.1345 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 10.600% | $23.9117 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.36 | $607.5049 | $607.51 | $607.55 | $607.40 | |