| 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 | $143.98 | 3.267% | $148.6838 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.26 | 11.261% | $83.735 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.80 | 4.335% | $38.3953 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.86 | 3.214% | $62.816 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.96 | 5.226% | $47.3096 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 9.219% | $87.7465 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.29 | 7.336% | $30.3654 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.49 | $499.0516 | $499.07 | $499.05 | $499.00 | |