| 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 | $126.51 | 5.510% | $133.4807 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 5.869% | $174.2392 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.82 | 7.320% | $80.2968 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.42 | 4.204% | $15.0262 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.89 | 4.238% | $176.0476 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.54 | 11.566% | $230.4284 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.38 | 4.408% | $103.7607 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.14 | $913.2796 | $913.29 | $913.35 | $913.20 | |