| 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 | $139.98 | 3.197% | $144.4552 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.76 | 11.229% | $96.5023 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 9.242% | $27.8239 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.48 | 12.654% | $276.543 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 8.504% | $24.7172 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.88 | 4.739% | $55.386 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.91 | 11.829% | $23.3834 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.26 | $648.8110 | $648.81 | $648.80 | $648.80 | |