| 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 | $131.26 | 5.460% | $138.4268 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 7.621% | $79.9086 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.63 | 12.485% | $43.453 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.74 | 12.393% | $79.5068 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 13.356% | $47.5755 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.79 | 13.434% | $121.1362 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.91 | 4.786% | $148.7018 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.55 | $658.7087 | $658.72 | $658.75 | $658.70 | |