| 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 | $125.48 | 5.225% | $132.0363 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.79 | 5.811% | $6.1265 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.54 | 9.546% | $83.8465 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.82 | 11.647% | $136.0084 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.87 | 4.112% | $27.9749 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.64 | 7.644% | $193.3717 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.53 | 8.369% | $46.0893 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.67 | $625.4536 | $625.46 | $625.45 | $625.40 | |