| 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 | $124.71 | 9.123% | $136.0873 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.53 | 11.750% | $50.8798 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.35 | 4.708% | $18.1668 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 12.120% | $280.7148 | $280.71 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 8.216% | $200.8705 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.42 | 3.349% | $235.0363 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.71 | 3.594% | $214.1392 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.71 | $1,135.8947 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.90 | |