| 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 | $127.97 | 3.525% | $132.4809 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 4.207% | $40.6303 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.62 | 5.776% | $229.132 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.43 | 9.449% | $147.1323 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.54 | 4.442% | $69.4957 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 11.323% | $17.4332 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.97 | 3.215% | $150.6629 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.18 | $786.9673 | $786.96 | $787.05 | $786.90 | |