| 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 | $143.51 | 3.388% | $148.3721 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.94 | 7.719% | $57.0264 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.64 | 6.672% | $29.4841 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.36 | 13.430% | $244.2828 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.43 | 9.665% | $57.4974 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.84 | 5.450% | $68.3738 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.29 | 5.172% | $107.5804 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.01 | $712.6170 | $712.61 | $712.65 | $712.70 | |