| 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 | $133.50 | 6.730% | $142.4846 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.56 | 8.530% | $29.9109 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.91 | 8.858% | $60.8625 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 10.224% | $87.0218 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.77 | 5.279% | $251.3747 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.28 | 7.645% | $244.6556 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.54 | 3.656% | $157.0803 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.51 | $973.3904 | $973.38 | $973.35 | $973.50 | |