| 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 | $132.88 | 4.209% | $138.4729 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.61 | 5.787% | $121.2425 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.55 | 11.687% | $28.536 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.54 | 9.697% | $37.8893 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.76 | 8.489% | $86.5308 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.63 | 12.744% | $32.2786 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 10.686% | $9.7293 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.76 | $454.6794 | $454.68 | $454.75 | $454.60 | |