| 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 | $148.70 | 4.380% | $155.2131 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.55 | 8.312% | $76.4141 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 8.322% | $61.1153 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 4.607% | $38.2234 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.95 | 11.285% | $19.9757 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.32 | 6.498% | $188.8423 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.52 | 12.210% | $131.8692 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.00 | $671.6531 | $671.65 | $671.60 | $671.60 | |