| 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 | $122.74 | 5.455% | $129.4355 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.54 | 8.599% | $73.3478 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.70 | 11.237% | $251.0619 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 4.112% | $148.3908 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.77 | 4.295% | $145.7731 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.82 | 8.258% | $108.0631 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 12.200% | $7.4613 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.75 | $863.5335 | $863.53 | $863.50 | $863.60 | |