| 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 | $131.32 | 11.831% | $146.8565 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.39 | 5.842% | $163.4095 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 10.436% | $35.9138 | $35.91 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 7.640% | $6.7275 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.80 | 7.734% | $18.0993 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.93 | 10.252% | $46.2287 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.89 | 10.123% | $125.4191 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.10 | $542.6544 | $542.66 | $542.65 | $542.60 | |