| 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 | $129.84 | 5.343% | $136.7774 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 5.545% | $75.5174 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.73 | 4.218% | $97.6835 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.52 | 4.515% | $60.117 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 12.580% | $252.9785 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.84 | 6.710% | $51.0501 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.56 | 9.423% | $139.58 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.75 | $813.7039 | $813.71 | $813.75 | $813.80 | |