| 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 | $143.88 | 6.559% | $153.3171 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.86 | 9.580% | $169.6956 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.68 | 8.626% | $81.1219 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.60 | 13.237% | $48.239 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 8.122% | $18.7375 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.58 | 3.759% | $77.3835 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 11.569% | $39.8413 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.64 | $588.3359 | $588.34 | $588.35 | $588.20 | |