| 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 | $81.35 | 5.103% | $85.5013 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.60 | 12.761% | $27.7392 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.64 | 8.422% | $130.8003 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.83 | 8.402% | $147.2424 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.81 | 4.832% | $193.74 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 8.786% | $13.0326 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.50 | 7.726% | $145.9687 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.71 | $744.0245 | $744.02 | $744.05 | $743.90 | |