| 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 | $142.85 | 3.310% | $147.5783 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.98 | 4.133% | $89.5336 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.62 | 12.340% | $50.1261 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.67 | 4.830% | $18.5235 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 8.568% | $120.0545 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.78 | 13.568% | $125.8106 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.52 | 8.133% | $174.6564 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.00 | $726.2830 | $726.28 | $726.30 | $726.30 | |