| 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 | $122.36 | 3.383% | $126.4994 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.35 | 9.640% | $183.4825 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.88 | 3.340% | $36.045 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 11.311% | $70.8161 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.33 | 13.178% | $21.8773 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.49 | 9.768% | $26.8822 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 5.540% | $152.4842 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.51 | $618.0867 | $618.09 | $618.15 | $618.10 | |