| 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 | $143.72 | 7.261% | $154.1555 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.74 | 7.638% | $14.7895 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.79 | 3.303% | $12.1794 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.81 | 10.580% | $44.0219 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.36 | 9.815% | $10.2787 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.92 | 3.103% | $104.0515 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.58 | 5.191% | $78.4514 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $393.92 | $417.9279 | $417.93 | $417.95 | $418.10 | |