| 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 | $130.90 | 3.500% | $135.4815 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.95 | 13.238% | $45.2386 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.53 | 13.828% | $10.8478 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.51 | 13.403% | $149.1363 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.28 | 6.567% | $84.4863 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.25 | 11.666% | $52.7622 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.90 | 6.462% | $173.4266 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.32 | $651.3793 | $651.39 | $651.45 | $651.30 | |