| 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 | $141.97 | 8.525% | $154.0729 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.74 | 6.171% | $9.2793 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.34 | 3.251% | $70.5617 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.37 | 10.105% | $141.3418 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.72 | 9.864% | $127.1346 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.37 | 4.773% | $51.7264 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.36 | 12.602% | $34.186 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.87 | $588.3027 | $588.30 | $588.35 | $588.30 | |