| 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 | $124.26 | 6.305% | $132.0946 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.88 | 7.778% | $13.8818 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.90 | 6.289% | $55.164 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.44 | 9.227% | $54.0018 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 5.383% | $49.2982 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 3.126% | $186.2662 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.99 | 10.296% | $166.5359 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.87 | $657.2425 | $657.24 | $657.25 | $657.30 | |