| 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 | $145.99 | 4.570% | $152.6617 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.34 | 7.824% | $75.8434 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 12.276% | $42.126 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.33 | 4.182% | $7.6365 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.72 | 11.250% | $163.226 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.47 | 5.376% | $58.4521 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.60 | 5.672% | $30.2222 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.97 | $530.1679 | $530.17 | $530.20 | $530.10 | |