| 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 | $125.80 | 5.762% | $133.0486 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.84 | 13.821% | $46.4845 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 8.562% | $30.7773 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 9.368% | $78.7231 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.62 | 4.794% | $45.7111 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.94 | 5.736% | $136.336 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.40 | 10.372% | $53.42 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.93 | $524.5006 | $524.50 | $524.50 | $524.40 | |