| 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 | $129.76 | 4.245% | $135.2683 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.40 | 6.748% | $137.0644 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 11.193% | $165.533 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 12.504% | $122.4156 | $122.42 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.79 | 5.418% | $91.4923 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.32 | 8.643% | $45.9777 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.29 | 3.448% | $24.093 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.24 | $721.8443 | $721.84 | $721.85 | $721.90 | |