| 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 | $146.94 | 3.705% | $152.3841 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.88 | 8.706% | $47.7002 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.67 | 5.644% | $87.3359 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.48 | 11.319% | $20.5718 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.35 | 13.298% | $170.3435 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.87 | 7.175% | $123.1119 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 12.182% | $166.9941 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.05 | $768.4415 | $768.43 | $768.45 | $768.40 | |