| 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 | $128.29 | 7.147% | $137.4589 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.55 | 9.285% | $86.9362 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.56 | 4.331% | $50.6631 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 11.430% | $9.3935 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.70 | 12.841% | $41.4126 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.30 | 12.445% | $47.5642 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.36 | 13.416% | $86.6045 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $420.19 | $460.0330 | $460.02 | $460.00 | $460.10 | |