| 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 | $131.79 | 13.423% | $149.4802 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.45 | 13.852% | $27.8368 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.68 | 3.460% | $145.5475 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.50 | 4.855% | $104.3307 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.38 | 5.397% | $100.5277 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.88 | 5.636% | $48.4658 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 3.752% | $211.0004 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.05 | $787.1891 | $787.20 | $787.25 | $787.10 | |