| 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 | $128.78 | 3.606% | $133.4238 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 5.855% | $79.3383 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.81 | 5.665% | $24.1022 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.35 | 8.350% | $80.5582 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.82 | 13.443% | $78.0715 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.48 | 11.357% | $41.7366 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.81 | 7.832% | $147.525 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.00 | $584.7556 | $584.76 | $584.75 | $584.70 | |