| 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 | $129.50 | 4.829% | $135.7536 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.61 | 9.640% | $62.0672 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.53 | 10.333% | $73.4045 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.98 | 4.362% | $131.4752 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.88 | 5.500% | $182.3884 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.42 | 6.570% | $129.3973 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.37 | 10.652% | $258.2286 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.29 | $972.7148 | $972.72 | $972.75 | $972.80 | |