| 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 | $126.30 | 5.662% | $133.4511 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.95 | 9.560% | $134.704 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.70 | 11.395% | $45.3378 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.38 | 7.857% | $125.524 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.54 | 12.708% | $38.9293 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.49 | 5.725% | $246.8573 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 4.609% | $254.6601 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.80 | $979.4636 | $979.46 | $979.45 | $979.50 | |