| 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 | $144.43 | 5.545% | $152.4386 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.29 | 8.479% | $106.624 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 3.671% | $171.534 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.73 | 10.736% | $12.9893 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 13.606% | $36.104 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.35 | 12.294% | $67.7694 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.94 | 12.867% | $222.2803 | $222.28 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.98 | $769.7396 | $769.73 | $769.75 | $769.70 | |