| 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 | $130.45 | 10.537% | $144.1955 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 8.442% | $15.7675 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 9.866% | $39.321 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.61 | 12.594% | $70.4951 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.31 | 6.760% | $37.697 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 10.867% | $87.1082 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.65 | 11.354% | $132.1215 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.92 | $526.7058 | $526.72 | $526.65 | $526.70 | |