| 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 | $128.32 | 11.338% | $142.8689 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 5.460% | $8.7637 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.74 | 3.567% | $133.3322 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 6.557% | $41.1523 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.47 | 9.496% | $7.0844 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.87 | 13.353% | $44.0603 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.93 | 9.422% | $172.8102 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.26 | $550.0720 | $550.06 | $550.05 | $550.20 | |