| 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 | $141.73 | 6.346% | $150.7242 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.99 | 7.648% | $75.3428 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 5.612% | $39.7946 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 8.473% | $142.0454 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.89 | 10.102% | $154.0217 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.74 | 10.403% | $40.5621 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.52 | 13.240% | $36.8256 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.50 | $639.3164 | $639.31 | $639.30 | $639.20 | |