| 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 | $124.66 | 3.847% | $129.4557 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.64 | 4.825% | $87.6756 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.27 | 7.746% | $9.9881 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.52 | 10.500% | $9.4146 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.80 | 13.237% | $122.0695 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.43 | 12.568% | $149.0738 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.64 | 8.126% | $20.1547 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.96 | $527.8320 | $527.83 | $527.80 | $528.00 | |