| 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 | $141.30 | 9.589% | $154.8493 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.51 | 7.825% | $45.8364 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.84 | 11.612% | $72.3692 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 12.197% | $51.0272 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.64 | 13.670% | $203.0601 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 11.487% | $19.3653 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.29 | 9.603% | $130.7454 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.43 | $677.2529 | $677.27 | $677.25 | $677.20 | |