| 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 | $129.26 | 11.669% | $144.3433 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.51 | 4.566% | $50.725 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 13.491% | $79.8409 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.77 | 7.584% | $113.7916 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 7.344% | $19.0428 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.37 | 13.209% | $93.2503 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.85 | 4.308% | $108.3239 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.85 | $609.3178 | $609.31 | $609.35 | $609.20 | |