| 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 | $124.62 | 4.638% | $130.3999 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.82 | 13.374% | $25.8719 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 8.851% | $40.2531 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.25 | 8.265% | $115.0316 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.66 | 12.749% | $46.9712 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.76 | 7.381% | $39.4733 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.81 | 3.132% | $100.8734 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.90 | $498.8744 | $498.86 | $498.80 | $499.00 | |