| 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 | $136.45 | 3.415% | $141.1098 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 5.789% | $121.615 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.66 | 13.225% | $31.318 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.37 | 4.482% | $13.9692 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 11.686% | $43.0773 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.77 | 3.593% | $79.5283 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.33 | 4.643% | $101.849 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.11 | $532.4666 | $532.48 | $532.45 | $532.40 | |