| 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 | $136.50 | 6.584% | $145.4872 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.86 | 10.568% | $14.219 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.88 | 6.720% | $145.0111 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 6.487% | $9.9778 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.48 | 12.469% | $25.283 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 12.121% | $83.2723 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.30 | 4.493% | $116.3007 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.66 | $539.5511 | $539.55 | $539.55 | $539.60 | |