| 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 | $129.90 | 11.217% | $144.4709 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.67 | 3.494% | $56.5802 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.65 | 10.345% | $36.0276 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.46 | 12.120% | $252.7858 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.58 | 13.262% | $273.6183 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.54 | 8.168% | $10.3192 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.62 | 6.255% | $41.0357 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.42 | $814.8377 | $814.85 | $814.85 | $814.80 | |