| 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 | $138.91 | 4.737% | $145.4902 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.40 | 12.648% | $178.4344 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.51 | 11.465% | $130.9825 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.31 | 3.192% | $99.3842 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 4.472% | $16.3708 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 12.190% | $12.2175 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.96 | 10.113% | $9.8661 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.65 | $592.7457 | $592.74 | $592.75 | $592.80 | |