| 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 | $133.51 | 8.720% | $145.1521 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.38 | 6.618% | $46.2509 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.69 | 8.504% | $25.7046 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.26 | 11.230% | $68.1395 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.30 | 6.102% | $28.9658 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.44 | 7.458% | $178.8531 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.88 | 13.115% | $142.3892 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.46 | $635.4552 | $635.45 | $635.45 | $635.60 | |