| 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 | $133.41 | 5.410% | $140.6275 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.50 | 4.750% | $53.9463 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.92 | 11.644% | $260.0412 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.79 | 4.839% | $138.1673 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.35 | 5.835% | $251.1994 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.52 | 7.687% | $11.3287 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.76 | 7.256% | $124.1595 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.25 | $979.4699 | $979.48 | $979.50 | $979.40 | |