| 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 | $143.55 | 13.716% | $163.2393 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.93 | 13.419% | $131.4866 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.25 | 13.746% | $137.917 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.86 | 9.678% | $47.008 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.85 | 11.626% | $25.5065 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.25 | 4.182% | $33.5987 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 7.659% | $75.7273 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.03 | $614.4834 | $614.50 | $614.50 | $614.40 | |