| 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 | $130.37 | 5.283% | $137.2574 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.79 | 5.131% | $100.705 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.84 | 13.805% | $275.226 | $275.23 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.44 | 6.199% | $8.9632 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.95 | 8.750% | $234.8456 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.59 | 4.577% | $198.2675 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.81 | 8.674% | $136.7228 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.79 | $1,091.9875 | $1,092.00 | $1,091.95 | $1,092.00 | |