| 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 | $129.95 | 4.418% | $135.6912 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.46 | 4.124% | $27.5512 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.45 | 8.247% | $253.7851 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 8.439% | $83.8342 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.53 | 11.373% | $276.7953 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.84 | 13.836% | $20.3083 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.35 | 13.347% | $250.8936 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.89 | $1,048.8589 | $1,048.86 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.90 | |