| 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 | $130.84 | 12.720% | $147.4828 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 5.436% | $16.5007 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 13.593% | $136.9932 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.70 | 7.747% | $108.5012 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.29 | 10.680% | $25.7774 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.83 | 8.463% | $41.0316 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.33 | 10.408% | $66.6091 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.24 | $542.8960 | $542.89 | $542.95 | $542.90 | |