| 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 | $129.94 | 10.851% | $144.0398 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 8.198% | $9.067 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.88 | 11.604% | $61.2483 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.61 | 11.853% | $34.2382 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.79 | 5.254% | $50.3009 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.74 | 8.480% | $24.6684 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.84 | 12.242% | $215.3251 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.18 | $538.8877 | $538.90 | $538.90 | $538.80 | |