| 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 | $148.65 | 4.308% | $155.0538 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 10.304% | $38.0769 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 10.863% | $84.8435 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.58 | 7.573% | $248.0418 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.99 | 13.658% | $23.8568 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.55 | 6.777% | $24.0782 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.48 | 3.706% | $24.3502 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.30 | $598.3012 | $598.30 | $598.35 | $598.40 | |