| 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 | $129.96 | 5.184% | $136.6971 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 3.734% | $48.2363 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.90 | 9.696% | $138.1073 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.60 | 4.631% | $154.4354 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.62 | 12.426% | $46.7917 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.68 | 6.395% | $85.8395 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.75 | 3.625% | $242.2234 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.01 | $852.3307 | $852.34 | $852.35 | $852.20 | |