| 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 | $124.87 | 9.605% | $136.8638 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.84 | 7.113% | $24.4646 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.81 | 11.806% | $15.4404 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.74 | 8.139% | $9.4513 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.95 | 3.159% | $11.2959 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.60 | 10.162% | $61.2501 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.60 | 4.657% | $239.2459 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.41 | $498.0120 | $498.01 | $498.00 | $498.10 | |