| 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 | $132.55 | 9.375% | $144.9766 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.36 | 11.597% | $184.5368 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 3.510% | $134.5423 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.31 | 13.382% | $109.1982 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.68 | 5.374% | $44.9736 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.44 | 7.762% | $238.6282 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.35 | 13.256% | $123.8454 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.67 | $980.7011 | $980.71 | $980.75 | $980.60 | |