| 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 | $142.54 | 13.114% | $161.2327 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.79 | 6.237% | $64.5815 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.81 | 13.443% | $14.532 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.33 | 7.313% | $140.9342 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.77 | 6.506% | $37.0321 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.41 | 5.168% | $69.8421 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.44 | 9.143% | $20.126 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.09 | $508.2806 | $508.27 | $508.40 | $508.10 | |