| 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 | $134.53 | 3.589% | $139.3583 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.48 | 12.749% | $138.095 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 7.559% | $40.7326 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 5.807% | $42.1641 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.52 | 4.360% | $101.7719 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.48 | 11.326% | $87.3686 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.99 | 3.252% | $29.9328 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.72 | $579.4233 | $579.42 | $579.40 | $579.50 | |