| 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 | $130.50 | 5.306% | $137.4243 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.82 | 5.463% | $53.5963 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.60 | 7.229% | $197.9447 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.58 | 10.443% | $248.0329 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 13.519% | $53.7172 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 6.571% | $132.4464 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.37 | 3.283% | $249.2942 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.47 | $1,072.4560 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.30 | |