| 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 | $131.95 | 3.436% | $136.4838 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 5.662% | $168.5626 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.31 | 8.425% | $69.7281 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 12.570% | $40.9642 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 4.536% | $16.0463 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.96 | 8.180% | $39.9833 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.47 | 5.213% | $107.8118 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.96 | $579.5801 | $579.57 | $579.60 | $579.60 | |