| 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 | $135.80 | 6.527% | $144.6637 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.53 | 11.497% | $19.5454 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.55 | 12.604% | $14.1318 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.57 | 11.801% | $48.7117 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.54 | 7.592% | $36.0864 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 12.391% | $156.7967 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.49 | 8.688% | $96.178 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.99 | $516.1137 | $516.12 | $516.15 | $516.10 | |