| 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 | $130.57 | 6.767% | $139.4057 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 8.266% | $52.4874 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.94 | 7.108% | $14.9309 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.88 | 13.239% | $181.0465 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.52 | 5.397% | $5.8179 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.92 | 13.604% | $12.4056 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.26 | 3.291% | $45.7166 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.57 | $451.8106 | $451.83 | $451.80 | $451.70 | |