| 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 | $125.28 | 9.729% | $137.4685 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.65 | 9.296% | $79.4035 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.35 | 7.333% | $44.3822 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.61 | 5.639% | $227.7682 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.57 | 10.341% | $220.2075 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.95 | 7.332% | $260.7631 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.25 | 10.318% | $216.4991 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.66 | $1,186.4921 | $1,186.49 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.60 | |