| 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 | $128.42 | 5.333% | $135.2686 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.46 | 13.732% | $50.5652 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.58 | 11.345% | $192.1592 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.28 | 9.587% | $68.2508 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.44 | 12.871% | $16.2986 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 10.783% | $50.362 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.80 | 9.274% | $87.2007 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.44 | $600.1051 | $600.11 | $600.05 | $600.30 | |