| 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 | $148.55 | 6.494% | $158.1968 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 5.281% | $40.3542 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 13.628% | $46.1671 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.36 | 8.156% | $113.9532 | $113.95 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 3.683% | $94.0405 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.99 | 13.775% | $34.1211 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.96 | 7.175% | $51.4011 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.52 | $538.2340 | $538.23 | $538.20 | $538.30 | |