| 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 | $123.38 | 9.729% | $135.3836 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.49 | 7.369% | $56.358 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 6.242% | $41.9868 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.60 | 7.734% | $9.2651 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.72 | 3.730% | $257.9973 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 7.104% | $49.1822 | $49.18 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.32 | 11.680% | $9.2918 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.95 | $559.4648 | $559.47 | $559.50 | $559.60 | |