| 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 | $130.92 | 5.756% | $138.4558 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 11.805% | $13.752 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.69 | 5.823% | $47.2923 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 13.481% | $180.31 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.71 | 11.200% | $226.5255 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.26 | 6.678% | $159.2276 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 8.415% | $18.0186 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.39 | $783.5818 | $783.59 | $783.60 | $783.60 | |