| 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 | $5.40 | 4.649% | $5.651 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.36 | 12.111% | $14.978 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.51 | 5.854% | $144.5013 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.94 | 12.455% | $149.4977 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.73 | 3.693% | $149.0379 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 6.591% | $24.953 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.57 | 9.113% | $19.1712 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.92 | $507.7901 | $507.79 | $507.80 | $507.90 | |