| 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 | $128.28 | 7.219% | $137.5405 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 7.401% | $9.1291 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.58 | 3.580% | $158.0424 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 3.540% | $153.0321 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.32 | 11.297% | $273.0338 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 6.584% | $39.8837 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.27 | 7.444% | $54.0121 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.17 | $824.6737 | $824.66 | $824.75 | $824.50 | |