| 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 | $130.74 | 8.208% | $141.4711 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 12.852% | $44.9377 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 7.550% | $39.5139 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.56 | 5.193% | $15.3161 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.30 | 13.173% | $29.7645 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.34 | 7.808% | $49.9582 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 11.633% | $226.9164 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.77 | $547.8779 | $547.88 | $547.80 | $547.90 | |