| 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 | $141.68 | 4.753% | $148.4141 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.70 | 3.626% | $101.2426 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.59 | 12.230% | $48.9211 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.50 | 5.346% | $50.0394 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.97 | 11.361% | $70.124 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.87 | 6.610% | $128.8595 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 13.761% | $50.4303 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.64 | $598.0310 | $598.02 | $598.00 | $597.90 | |