| 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 | $131.75 | 9.687% | $144.5126 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 9.482% | $78.5533 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 4.505% | $186.6146 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.98 | 5.357% | $14.7289 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 3.503% | $225.3467 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.47 | 12.150% | $16.2281 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.28 | 12.171% | $23.87 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.52 | $689.8542 | $689.85 | $689.85 | $689.80 | |