| 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 | $144.95 | 5.525% | $152.9585 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 5.507% | $36.3999 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.36 | 6.113% | $173.3462 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.91 | 5.660% | $115.0743 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.75 | 11.775% | $22.0756 | $22.08 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.82 | 11.657% | $94.7075 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.83 | 12.725% | $18.9716 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.12 | $613.5336 | $613.54 | $613.50 | $613.60 | |