| 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 | $131.52 | 13.118% | $148.7728 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 5.640% | $49.5135 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.71 | 11.208% | $43.0486 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.38 | 4.362% | $128.7618 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.97 | 8.536% | $149.7471 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.97 | 5.501% | $12.6285 | $12.63 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.66 | 8.509% | $104.8848 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.08 | $637.3571 | $637.35 | $637.35 | $637.30 | |