| 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 | $125.41 | 5.470% | $132.2699 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.67 | 4.439% | $51.8749 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.27 | 6.629% | $25.8789 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.49 | 11.748% | $144.7025 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.75 | 5.165% | $189.0341 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.93 | 6.638% | $66.0409 | $66.04 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.93 | 13.174% | $7.843 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.45 | $617.6442 | $617.63 | $617.65 | $617.60 | |