| 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 | $130.78 | 11.664% | $146.0342 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.75 | 8.665% | $84.487 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.37 | 9.196% | $74.6573 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 7.276% | $82.5703 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.74 | 7.353% | $118.8827 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.71 | 7.639% | $81.4935 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.25 | 3.831% | $109.2821 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.57 | $697.4071 | $697.40 | $697.45 | $697.50 | |