| 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 | $119.85 | 5.366% | $126.2812 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.84 | 13.338% | $51.9541 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.75 | 13.281% | $153.779 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 12.477% | $8.7282 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 11.580% | $54.9978 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 9.150% | $40.1781 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 8.549% | $223.4264 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.13 | $659.3448 | $659.35 | $659.45 | $659.40 | |