| 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 | $129.44 | 10.275% | $142.74 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 5.422% | $107.3196 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.39 | 10.265% | $50.0493 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 3.844% | $68.4955 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 9.701% | $18.2104 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.80 | 5.516% | $86.3121 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 5.240% | $79.2457 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.29 | $552.3726 | $552.38 | $552.35 | $552.20 | |