| 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 | $143.65 | 3.865% | $149.2021 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.30 | 8.492% | $221.6492 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.31 | 10.648% | $71.1577 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.96 | 9.747% | $59.2195 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 10.590% | $20.3486 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.94 | 6.509% | $41.4746 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.48 | 12.655% | $9.5531 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.04 | $572.6048 | $572.60 | $572.55 | $572.60 | |