| 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 | $144.56 | 7.520% | $155.4309 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 13.733% | $84.7766 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.74 | 10.695% | $41.7763 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.26 | 13.249% | $186.0228 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.62 | 8.865% | $30.0685 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.86 | 12.788% | $13.3767 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.80 | 10.793% | $103.9238 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.38 | $615.3756 | $615.38 | $615.40 | $615.40 | |