| 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 | $128.35 | 5.114% | $134.9138 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.48 | 13.142% | $58.2455 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.35 | 8.505% | $10.1452 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 4.380% | $28.5792 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.55 | 5.522% | $18.5191 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.44 | 7.601% | $156.4949 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.87 | 5.266% | $103.0238 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.42 | $509.9215 | $509.92 | $509.90 | $509.80 | |