| 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 | $130.45 | 4.553% | $136.3894 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.99 | 11.504% | $31.21 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.96 | 7.524% | $255.8641 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.38 | 12.259% | $17.2654 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.39 | 11.863% | $48.5374 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.74 | 9.108% | $44.4506 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 6.515% | $251.3434 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.88 | $785.0603 | $785.06 | $785.05 | $785.10 | |