| 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 | $129.77 | 4.625% | $135.7719 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 8.506% | $152.2231 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.49 | 3.258% | $54.2001 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.49 | 3.448% | $34.6447 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.53 | 3.329% | $24.3133 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.54 | 4.512% | $241.9871 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.78 | 13.749% | $45.2494 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.89 | $688.3896 | $688.38 | $688.35 | $688.30 | |