| 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 | $129.75 | 3.648% | $134.4833 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.79 | 5.584% | $55.7378 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.63 | 10.768% | $157.9884 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.65 | 7.583% | $150.2397 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.92 | 5.442% | $255.0853 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.25 | 9.655% | $81.4188 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.57 | 11.175% | $147.3847 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.56 | $982.3380 | $982.34 | $982.40 | $982.30 | |