| 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 | $147.44 | 8.235% | $159.5817 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 12.627% | $78.3659 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.76 | 3.127% | $21.4092 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 3.848% | $46.4927 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.29 | 13.286% | $53.5729 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.55 | 5.151% | $136.2231 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.29 | 13.223% | $138.4604 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.68 | $634.1059 | $634.10 | $634.05 | $634.20 | |