| 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 | $128.79 | 9.129% | $140.5472 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 12.869% | $42.4952 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.81 | 9.424% | $157.3627 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.71 | 3.514% | $53.5271 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.28 | 5.411% | $13.9986 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.84 | 9.468% | $116.9556 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.91 | 12.707% | $110.3514 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.99 | $635.2378 | $635.25 | $635.25 | $635.30 | |