| 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 | $138.73 | 4.850% | $145.4584 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.64 | 7.676% | $263.4186 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.27 | 12.397% | $69.9896 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.31 | 12.829% | $28.557 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.66 | 8.826% | $30.1013 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.59 | 10.763% | $257.6237 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.45 | 11.623% | $177.9829 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.65 | $973.1315 | $973.13 | $973.10 | $973.20 | |