| 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 | $141.84 | 4.593% | $148.3547 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.46 | 12.611% | $37.6796 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.42 | 9.175% | $22.2935 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.51 | 9.744% | $13.729 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.66 | 12.313% | $216.3822 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.68 | 3.261% | $8.9631 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.52 | 8.633% | $39.6728 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.09 | $487.0749 | $487.06 | $487.10 | $487.20 | |