| 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 | $143.95 | 4.855% | $150.9388 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.92 | 5.754% | $53.8499 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.42 | 5.131% | $143.4197 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.50 | 7.831% | $8.0873 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 11.713% | $27.6713 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.67 | 4.564% | $176.3681 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 13.418% | $10.1849 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.21 | $570.5200 | $570.52 | $570.50 | $570.50 | |