| 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 | $133.53 | 9.334% | $145.9937 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.73 | 3.499% | $13.1754 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 12.193% | $79.5336 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.61 | 12.340% | $48.9915 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.69 | 12.463% | $35.6395 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 5.625% | $127.4577 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.70 | 6.582% | $34.8523 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.82 | $485.6437 | $485.64 | $485.70 | $485.70 | |