| 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 | $127.99 | 4.290% | $133.4808 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.59 | 7.774% | $32.9681 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.76 | 13.261% | $90.337 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 7.550% | $204.8828 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.52 | 6.635% | $58.1374 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 4.343% | $81.3667 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.56 | 8.659% | $238.5717 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.90 | $839.7445 | $839.75 | $839.75 | $839.80 | |