| 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 | $131.74 | 8.417% | $142.8286 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.76 | 13.394% | $54.157 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.69 | 12.810% | $36.8776 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.84 | 10.597% | $253.0902 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 7.556% | $8.1097 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.48 | 5.850% | $76.7201 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.62 | 3.412% | $49.2448 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.67 | $621.0280 | $621.03 | $621.05 | $621.00 | |