| 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 | $129.59 | 4.842% | $135.8647 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 10.789% | $49.5116 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.76 | 11.324% | $80.9993 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.61 | 11.731% | $31.9662 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.28 | 8.664% | $162.2136 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.97 | 7.795% | $39.8518 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.62 | 4.226% | $98.6186 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.52 | $599.0258 | $599.02 | $598.95 | $599.10 | |