| 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 | $150.65 | 8.449% | $163.3784 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 4.616% | $73.5032 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.98 | 11.468% | $135.9687 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.36 | 13.231% | $47.9647 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.69 | 8.870% | $58.4523 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.93 | 5.400% | $107.4342 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.25 | 13.604% | $102.5276 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.12 | $689.2291 | $689.22 | $689.25 | $689.30 | |