| 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 | $135.97 | 7.527% | $146.2045 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.54 | 13.720% | $10.8489 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.55 | 10.267% | $104.2574 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.64 | 11.177% | $56.3 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.36 | 9.750% | $141.9726 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.45 | 5.403% | $52.1218 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.91 | 7.605% | $13.8918 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.42 | $525.5970 | $525.59 | $525.55 | $525.60 | |