| 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 | $127.71 | 4.835% | $133.8848 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.80 | 8.581% | $270.1495 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.81 | 11.452% | $109.0112 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 10.166% | $13.958 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 5.234% | $5.9983 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.60 | 6.768% | $80.7166 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 12.572% | $29.9554 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.90 | $643.6738 | $643.68 | $643.65 | $643.70 | |