| 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 | $128.96 | 5.584% | $136.1611 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.94 | 5.779% | $137.4492 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.52 | 10.462% | $183.9413 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.33 | 4.493% | $182.1626 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.81 | 6.232% | $243.0694 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 6.316% | $163.3545 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.38 | 12.452% | $51.0307 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.59 | $1,097.1688 | $1,097.16 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.20 | |