| 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 | $124.36 | 4.161% | $129.5346 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.56 | 9.794% | $54.4139 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.48 | 4.186% | $78.6396 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 7.825% | $43.033 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.77 | 13.794% | $178.3949 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.27 | 7.429% | $156.0621 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.46 | 8.664% | $5.9331 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.81 | $646.0112 | $645.99 | $646.05 | $645.90 | |