| 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 | $136.54 | 4.355% | $142.4863 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.50 | 10.424% | $73.432 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.56 | 5.654% | $199.2212 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 5.661% | $48.5829 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.45 | 6.237% | $104.5903 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 8.121% | $17.0074 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.98 | 7.196% | $51.4326 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.74 | $636.7527 | $636.75 | $636.80 | $636.70 | |