| 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 | $130.36 | 11.585% | $145.4622 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 6.768% | $50.7362 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.74 | 4.117% | $161.1106 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.44 | 13.177% | $17.4745 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.32 | 12.713% | $81.514 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.69 | 10.437% | $32.7887 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.91 | 5.266% | $7.2739 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.98 | $496.3601 | $496.35 | $496.30 | $496.40 | |