| 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 | $127.72 | 4.518% | $133.4904 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.43 | 9.471% | $45.3538 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.87 | 9.327% | $69.8272 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.31 | 12.390% | $79.0214 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.74 | 4.444% | $212.7942 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.34 | 12.381% | $281.3346 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.75 | 5.111% | $187.8859 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.16 | $1,009.7075 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.70 | |