| 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 | $136.40 | 12.501% | $153.4514 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.36 | 7.403% | $24.0153 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.66 | 3.450% | $74.1323 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 3.125% | $42.0131 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.42 | 11.564% | $62.9444 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.30 | 9.846% | $271.6492 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.53 | 11.689% | $164.7748 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.41 | $792.9805 | $792.97 | $792.95 | $792.90 | |