| 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 | $147.70 | 4.703% | $154.6463 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.49 | 6.249% | $101.4572 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.46 | 11.834% | $115.7035 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 8.489% | $50.4799 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.69 | 3.688% | $6.9367 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.89 | 4.814% | $99.458 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.41 | 10.375% | $52.3288 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.17 | $581.0104 | $581.02 | $581.05 | $581.00 | |