| 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 | $136.37 | 8.193% | $147.5428 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 12.356% | $43.7627 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.58 | 10.772% | $79.2906 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.57 | 10.257% | $179.2448 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 6.464% | $47.1423 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.90 | 5.662% | $48.4989 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.83 | 13.333% | $8.874 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.48 | $554.3561 | $554.34 | $554.35 | $554.30 | |