| 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 | $129.93 | 8.152% | $140.5219 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.32 | 7.269% | $171.9737 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 8.768% | $90.0055 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.65 | 4.730% | $58.2822 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 11.739% | $39.5333 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.55 | 8.618% | $57.0788 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 9.174% | $17.9264 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.00 | $575.3218 | $575.32 | $575.35 | $575.30 | |