| 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 | $122.45 | 5.742% | $129.4811 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 5.431% | $153.6657 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.96 | 6.874% | $122.8624 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.60 | 3.554% | $66.8959 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.76 | 12.801% | $36.9536 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.55 | 9.155% | $268.0301 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.64 | 3.176% | $139.9479 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.71 | $917.8367 | $917.84 | $917.85 | $917.90 | |