| 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 | $129.99 | 4.648% | $136.0319 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 8.234% | $51.7791 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 9.559% | $159.496 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.70 | 6.400% | $253.9768 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.81 | 8.427% | $48.5861 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.45 | 5.296% | $80.4988 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.87 | 10.551% | $69.5034 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.24 | $799.8721 | $799.88 | $799.95 | $799.90 | |