| 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 | $127.35 | 5.440% | $134.2778 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.92 | 9.358% | $29.4392 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.83 | 11.242% | $259.0047 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.95 | 5.305% | $24.1675 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.42 | 3.107% | $244.7966 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.92 | 3.778% | $51.806 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.80 | 4.380% | $155.3174 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.19 | $898.8092 | $898.82 | $898.80 | $898.80 | |