| 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 | $120.29 | 3.497% | $124.4965 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 6.852% | $84.2955 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.50 | 12.188% | $68.9956 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.93 | 10.808% | $158.3779 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.25 | 6.138% | $41.6592 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.62 | 11.587% | $10.7347 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 5.400% | $50.8555 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.73 | $539.4149 | $539.43 | $539.45 | $539.50 | |