| 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 | $96.46 | 12.443% | $108.4625 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 9.550% | $20.3982 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.42 | 6.516% | $61.1615 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 3.416% | $15.471 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.86 | 13.568% | $153.1578 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.36 | 13.848% | $84.6574 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 12.170% | $164.5197 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.35 | $607.8281 | $607.83 | $607.75 | $608.00 | |