| 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 | $136.57 | 4.502% | $142.7184 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.93 | 8.782% | $63.0174 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.45 | 12.754% | $9.5277 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 9.511% | $79.8992 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.28 | 4.102% | $217.8647 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.65 | 11.241% | $48.5567 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.57 | 13.735% | $17.7085 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.41 | $579.2926 | $579.30 | $579.25 | $579.30 | |