| 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 | $132.65 | 8.521% | $143.9531 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 13.344% | $55.2665 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.67 | 9.683% | $38.0271 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.90 | 13.523% | $24.8615 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.86 | 11.780% | $81.4429 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.68 | 12.618% | $177.5761 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.31 | 3.249% | $54.0096 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.83 | $575.1368 | $575.14 | $575.15 | $575.20 | |