| 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 | $133.37 | 4.351% | $139.1729 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.48 | 4.362% | $20.3297 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.76 | 10.798% | $8.5979 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.42 | 6.114% | $26.9742 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.40 | 10.105% | $121.5559 | $121.56 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.64 | 6.454% | $193.363 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.68 | 4.813% | $24.8197 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.75 | $534.8133 | $534.81 | $534.75 | $534.90 | |