| 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 | $151.67 | 10.857% | $168.1368 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 3.185% | $70.9603 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.85 | 9.557% | $38.1806 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 11.105% | $51.7083 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.77 | 13.241% | $115.2454 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.53 | 6.807% | $144.7555 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 5.760% | $50.0033 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.41 | $638.9902 | $639.00 | $639.00 | $639.00 | |