| 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 | $129.55 | 5.176% | $136.2555 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.64 | 6.789% | $43.399 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 10.552% | $87.1039 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.56 | 9.722% | $30.2394 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.64 | 10.511% | $240.5161 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 5.867% | $31.5166 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.60 | 10.528% | $102.3489 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.55 | $671.3794 | $671.39 | $671.35 | $671.30 | |