| 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 | $129.92 | 9.478% | $142.2338 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 5.766% | $42.8775 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.40 | 9.542% | $5.9153 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.71 | 8.584% | $30.0886 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.84 | 12.357% | $138.0193 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.95 | 11.554% | $79.1476 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.95 | 6.516% | $58.5305 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.31 | $496.8126 | $496.82 | $496.85 | $496.70 | |