| 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 | $132.91 | 7.195% | $142.4729 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.70 | 11.258% | $10.792 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 6.420% | $9.4395 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.39 | 8.485% | $5.8473 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.89 | 6.160% | $9.4376 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.84 | 3.823% | $115.0774 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 3.575% | $152.7835 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.11 | $445.8502 | $445.85 | $445.90 | $445.80 | |