| 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 | $131.45 | 3.667% | $136.2703 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.92 | 6.750% | $58.6271 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.56 | 7.289% | $79.9947 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.91 | 7.256% | $34.2254 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.72 | 12.479% | $249.3884 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 6.521% | $13.6134 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.44 | 12.140% | $36.3782 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.78 | $608.4975 | $608.50 | $608.55 | $608.50 | |