| 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 | $131.36 | 8.515% | $142.5453 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.41 | 8.269% | $131.4494 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.81 | 7.750% | $48.2828 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.28 | 10.543% | $76.5842 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.36 | 7.547% | $79.9719 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.59 | 6.145% | $79.1736 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.81 | 6.860% | $48.9526 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.62 | $606.9598 | $606.95 | $606.95 | $607.00 | |