| 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 | $128.52 | 3.814% | $133.4218 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.37 | 12.469% | $57.7753 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.90 | 5.646% | $237.5979 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.58 | 11.816% | $197.4447 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.33 | 9.288% | $33.1471 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 9.381% | $18.5838 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.82 | 8.230% | $119.9405 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.51 | $797.9111 | $797.91 | $797.95 | $797.80 | |