| 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 | $136.63 | 6.483% | $145.4877 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 6.464% | $41.4677 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 3.249% | $30.6959 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.45 | 5.632% | $81.812 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.70 | 8.336% | $39.7593 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.86 | 3.507% | $127.1687 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.94 | 13.433% | $37.3648 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.26 | $503.7561 | $503.76 | $503.70 | $503.90 | |