| 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 | $130.71 | 3.537% | $135.3332 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 9.436% | $43.5008 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.31 | 13.290% | $67.1923 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 5.409% | $178.0674 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.44 | 5.676% | $242.463 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.32 | 13.289% | $79.6648 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.98 | 6.400% | $171.2827 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.44 | $917.5042 | $917.49 | $917.50 | $917.60 | |