| 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 | $131.53 | 11.358% | $146.4692 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.53 | 8.256% | $60.1146 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.37 | 3.686% | $24.2314 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.65 | 6.554% | $110.4432 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.66 | 10.686% | $230.9574 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 10.332% | $50.1238 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.81 | 4.339% | $20.6696 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.98 | $643.0092 | $643.00 | $642.95 | $643.00 | |