| 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 | $125.82 | 8.486% | $136.4971 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.35 | 11.235% | $177.253 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.44 | 12.213% | $208.0878 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 9.259% | $81.1904 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 8.283% | $202.8141 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 3.719% | $195.4066 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 7.318% | $95.0837 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.22 | $1,096.3327 | $1,096.33 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.40 | |