| 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 | $135.56 | 13.124% | $153.3509 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.31 | 11.217% | $15.9152 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.86 | 6.821% | $135.5131 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 8.472% | $18.1257 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.25 | 5.413% | $98.2976 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.57 | 9.476% | $48.7935 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.58 | 12.221% | $21.9729 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.84 | $491.9689 | $491.97 | $491.95 | $492.00 | |