| 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 | $127.25 | 5.434% | $134.1648 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.73 | 7.683% | $61.0886 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.44 | 5.133% | $28.8485 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.69 | 6.658% | $39.1328 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.65 | 13.655% | $10.9677 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.44 | 6.637% | $39.9249 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.56 | 5.870% | $217.6264 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.76 | $531.7537 | $531.75 | $531.75 | $531.70 | |