| 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 | $134.49 | 6.135% | $142.741 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 11.707% | $37.3995 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.94 | 4.279% | $39.5635 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.49 | 4.752% | $32.9864 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.67 | 10.293% | $51.4737 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.32 | 3.518% | $53.1254 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.58 | 7.207% | $190.3782 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.97 | $547.6677 | $547.67 | $547.70 | $547.70 | |