| 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 | $138.36 | 7.299% | $148.4589 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.65 | 7.617% | $8.2327 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.72 | 13.635% | $83.7717 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.32 | 13.140% | $34.304 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.45 | 8.294% | $40.5561 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.99 | 11.725% | $84.8998 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.96 | 4.840% | $117.3789 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.45 | $517.6021 | $517.60 | $517.60 | $517.70 | |