| 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 | $131.38 | 13.747% | $149.4408 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.60 | 11.127% | $80.6782 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.50 | 11.305% | $50.6438 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.74 | 4.708% | $32.1872 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.79 | 7.688% | $120.3844 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 7.342% | $26.5027 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.94 | 6.744% | $36.2289 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.64 | $496.0660 | $496.06 | $496.15 | $496.00 | |