| 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 | $129.96 | 3.505% | $134.5151 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.88 | 6.766% | $185.6447 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 8.676% | $264.0175 | $264.02 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.26 | 9.364% | $12.3144 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.77 | 3.856% | $68.3061 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.84 | 12.857% | $72.0479 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.58 | 9.621% | $254.9565 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.23 | $991.8022 | $991.81 | $991.75 | $991.70 | |