| 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 | $142.82 | 4.396% | $149.0984 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 3.801% | $171.8114 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.77 | 9.788% | $65.6203 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.75 | 3.303% | $32.7987 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.65 | 7.115% | $32.8307 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.51 | 4.131% | $49.4726 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.40 | 5.655% | $17.3274 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.42 | $518.9595 | $518.96 | $518.95 | $518.90 | |