| 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 | $128.50 | 5.432% | $135.4801 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.86 | 11.206% | $185.5583 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.88 | 6.479% | $154.2668 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 6.187% | $18.8163 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 5.542% | $252.0343 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.26 | 13.785% | $52.6369 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.83 | 8.536% | $32.3763 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.85 | $831.1690 | $831.18 | $831.20 | $831.20 | |