| 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 | $135.50 | 4.309% | $141.3387 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.83 | 5.231% | $106.1044 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.81 | 12.454% | $42.5189 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.65 | 3.179% | $102.8179 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.62 | 4.430% | $125.9635 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.75 | 12.201% | $30.0138 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.90 | 7.463% | $48.2509 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.06 | $597.0081 | $597.00 | $596.95 | $597.00 | |