| 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 | $138.60 | 5.491% | $146.2105 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.98 | 12.654% | $13.4959 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.78 | 11.767% | $69.0497 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.56 | 5.443% | $158.755 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.34 | 7.451% | $116.4124 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.32 | 9.670% | $54.0892 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.70 | 7.253% | $20.0563 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.28 | $578.0690 | $578.08 | $578.05 | $578.10 | |