| 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 | $128.35 | 13.777% | $146.0328 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 5.244% | $59.7365 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.48 | 6.244% | $174.7501 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.77 | 7.251% | $41.5812 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.95 | 7.158% | $38.5233 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.46 | 8.495% | $9.1787 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.83 | 11.163% | $49.8344 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.60 | $519.6370 | $519.63 | $519.70 | $519.60 | |