| 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 | $135.69 | 4.817% | $142.2262 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 10.600% | $6.083 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.91 | 10.729% | $8.7587 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.73 | 7.459% | $134.0336 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.83 | 12.110% | $218.4239 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.72 | 4.395% | $12.2351 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.60 | 8.326% | $30.9812 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.98 | $552.7417 | $552.74 | $552.80 | $552.70 | |