| 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 | $152.43 | 3.176% | $157.2712 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.80 | 9.527% | $49.0681 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.61 | 10.384% | $54.7615 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.80 | 5.790% | $144.7207 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.45 | 8.287% | $58.9623 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 6.260% | $50.6435 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.31 | 11.851% | $74.1684 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.06 | $589.5957 | $589.59 | $589.50 | $589.70 | |