| 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 | $144.79 | 7.323% | $155.393 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.73 | 3.301% | $58.6027 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 3.219% | $16.288 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.42 | 13.854% | $276.0049 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 3.627% | $187.4198 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.73 | 11.117% | $6.367 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 8.594% | $46.4457 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.08 | $746.5211 | $746.52 | $746.50 | $746.50 | |