| 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 | $138.28 | 11.457% | $154.1227 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.49 | 12.143% | $102.5996 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.39 | 6.307% | $53.5681 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.57 | 12.158% | $69.0557 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.25 | 13.675% | $13.9252 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.73 | 5.436% | $169.4673 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.85 | 13.170% | $134.5025 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.56 | $697.2411 | $697.25 | $697.20 | $697.30 | |