| 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 | $141.26 | 5.215% | $148.6267 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.57 | 13.358% | $27.8521 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 11.246% | $199.6754 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.52 | 11.461% | $36.2471 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 8.386% | $98.9564 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.52 | 3.705% | $189.2824 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.84 | 9.684% | $17.3739 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.50 | $718.0140 | $718.02 | $718.05 | $718.10 | |