| 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 | $128.69 | 12.480% | $144.7505 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.46 | 3.457% | $78.0687 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.31 | 3.467% | $135.8625 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 7.338% | $20.2332 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.75 | 11.283% | $38.6708 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.96 | 6.125% | $39.2238 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.51 | 6.185% | $46.2011 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.53 | $503.0106 | $503.00 | $502.95 | $503.10 | |