| 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 | $135.98 | 8.436% | $147.4513 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.91 | 5.504% | $241.5092 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.73 | 9.628% | $243.0782 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.94 | 10.345% | $135.6581 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.49 | 13.533% | $131.1193 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.69 | 12.441% | $61.494 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.79 | 6.693% | $174.7525 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.53 | $1,135.0626 | $1,135.06 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.20 | |