| 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 | $131.49 | 9.800% | $144.376 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.52 | 12.685% | $27.6304 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 13.513% | $22.4756 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 6.783% | $15.4729 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.75 | 3.810% | $164.7984 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.90 | 4.561% | $72.0425 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 7.737% | $15.8373 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $432.65 | $462.6331 | $462.64 | $462.70 | $462.60 | |