| 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 | $145.26 | 13.106% | $164.2978 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.33 | 5.870% | $73.3997 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.37 | 12.507% | $15.0422 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.50 | 4.473% | $20.3722 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.75 | 7.755% | $140.8897 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 10.397% | $68.8325 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.37 | 5.624% | $38.4154 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.93 | $521.2495 | $521.25 | $521.25 | $521.20 | |