| 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 | $117.70 | 11.792% | $131.5792 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.83 | 7.114% | $54.446 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.34 | 13.744% | $51.5715 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 9.663% | $148.703 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.48 | 5.173% | $52.0396 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.36 | 3.228% | $12.759 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.34 | 3.436% | $176.1929 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.65 | $627.2912 | $627.29 | $627.30 | $627.30 | |