| 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 | $129.80 | 3.551% | $134.4092 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.82 | 9.761% | $44.8044 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.41 | 11.560% | $84.1274 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 3.124% | $7.9818 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.59 | 7.604% | $46.9046 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.34 | 4.663% | $113.3919 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.77 | 5.377% | $153.6081 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.47 | $585.2274 | $585.22 | $585.25 | $585.20 | |