| 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 | $147.97 | 10.429% | $163.4018 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.70 | 4.169% | $40.3134 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.54 | 7.810% | $72.8149 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.89 | 4.270% | $136.479 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.61 | 5.280% | $57.4934 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 11.233% | $11.9464 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 8.582% | $6.0154 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.99 | $488.4643 | $488.46 | $488.45 | $488.40 | |