| 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 | $142.52 | 4.155% | $148.4417 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.84 | 8.615% | $78.029 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.58 | 3.445% | $31.6335 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.52 | 4.524% | $9.9507 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.36 | 4.377% | $14.9885 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.45 | 9.668% | $128.8051 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 9.358% | $194.1214 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.78 | $605.9699 | $605.97 | $606.00 | $605.90 | |