| 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 | $128.29 | 6.394% | $136.4929 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.42 | 10.177% | $237.3433 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.81 | 7.777% | $216.427 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 8.278% | $239.76 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 10.635% | $9.3376 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 4.256% | $91.0259 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.71 | 11.548% | $207.1558 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.41 | $1,137.5425 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.60 | $1,137.50 | |