| 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 | $123.50 | 8.125% | $133.5344 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.58 | 11.273% | $36.2527 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.25 | 12.394% | $116.0468 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.33 | 8.386% | $36.1251 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.31 | 11.225% | $200.5498 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 10.271% | $87.0479 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.57 | 12.869% | $147.3731 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.48 | $756.9298 | $756.93 | $756.95 | $756.80 | |