| 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 | $139.69 | 4.871% | $146.4943 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.89 | 7.775% | $155.0774 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.42 | 13.234% | $28.7841 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 9.543% | $16.7929 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.41 | 9.724% | $75.0622 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.60 | 5.380% | $58.5913 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.38 | 13.328% | $25.3628 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.72 | $506.1650 | $506.15 | $506.20 | $506.30 | |