| 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 | $123.98 | 9.342% | $135.5622 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.54 | 3.448% | $51.2481 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 4.868% | $16.4852 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.50 | 3.500% | $62.6175 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.80 | 10.481% | $83.7446 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.31 | 7.130% | $26.0433 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.69 | 7.382% | $191.8809 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.54 | $567.5818 | $567.58 | $567.60 | $567.50 | |