| 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 | $129.64 | 4.365% | $135.2988 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 8.252% | $180.7484 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.29 | 8.251% | $5.7265 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.99 | 6.640% | $244.1949 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.51 | 12.455% | $252.4727 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.97 | 3.438% | $72.3756 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.45 | 5.529% | $137.6626 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.82 | $1,028.4795 | $1,028.48 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.50 | |