| 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 | $129.35 | 7.147% | $138.5946 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.41 | 6.347% | $55.7365 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.77 | 9.450% | $55.5678 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.66 | 3.180% | $85.2886 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.88 | 10.621% | $52.9653 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.71 | 6.248% | $6.0668 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.95 | 12.449% | $116.8907 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.73 | $511.1103 | $511.12 | $511.10 | $511.20 | |