| 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 | $143.48 | 4.228% | $149.5463 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.36 | 9.856% | $17.9724 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.71 | 12.404% | $117.6982 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.56 | 13.669% | $234.7947 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.59 | 8.327% | $30.9707 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.37 | 8.214% | $15.5504 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.27 | 3.479% | $129.6281 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.34 | $696.1608 | $696.16 | $696.15 | $696.20 | |