| 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 | $131.96 | 11.682% | $147.3756 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.90 | 3.714% | $173.0987 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.65 | 4.329% | $88.3145 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.64 | 5.415% | $69.1944 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.78 | 4.188% | $16.4409 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.34 | 11.407% | $73.9074 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.61 | 8.323% | $20.1589 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.88 | $588.4904 | $588.49 | $588.50 | $588.50 | |