| 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 | $140.26 | 3.726% | $145.4861 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 12.287% | $82.5309 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.97 | 10.744% | $254.678 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.58 | 8.315% | $52.6194 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.85 | 5.611% | $70.601 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 13.420% | $146.7541 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.74 | 8.424% | $28.9926 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.29 | $781.6621 | $781.66 | $781.70 | $781.70 | |