| 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 | $123.71 | 8.522% | $134.2526 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 7.418% | $163.8125 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.39 | 3.107% | $162.2801 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.36 | 7.176% | $10.0317 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.71 | 7.218% | $53.2981 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.54 | 11.659% | $7.3025 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 8.176% | $45.8883 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.63 | $576.8658 | $576.86 | $576.90 | $576.90 | |