| 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 | $142.55 | 8.371% | $154.4829 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.83 | 3.369% | $58.7446 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.82 | 4.362% | $30.0771 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 13.600% | $136.8539 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.69 | 13.678% | $106.5049 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.57 | 13.245% | $69.7249 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.87 | 6.534% | $7.3189 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.80 | $563.7072 | $563.69 | $563.70 | $563.70 | |