| 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 | $129.87 | 6.627% | $138.4765 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.40 | 8.734% | $179.846 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 11.131% | $32.8837 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.97 | 10.815% | $107.4573 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.98 | 9.195% | $19.6333 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.97 | 9.291% | $46.9623 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.98 | 6.757% | $17.0598 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.76 | $542.3189 | $542.32 | $542.35 | $542.40 | |