| 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 | $135.62 | 5.138% | $142.5882 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.63 | 4.567% | $27.8462 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.85 | 9.335% | $89.4907 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 8.369% | $56.9696 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.45 | 9.449% | $49.7446 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.96 | 10.443% | $24.2533 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.32 | 10.522% | $135.1905 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.40 | $526.0831 | $526.08 | $526.10 | $526.10 | |