| 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 | $125.47 | 8.395% | $136.0032 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.93 | 12.549% | $84.333 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.48 | 13.278% | $253.1537 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 10.488% | $86.0481 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.79 | 5.605% | $102.2151 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.30 | 12.221% | $265.1782 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.73 | 10.847% | $160.4289 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.58 | $1,087.3602 | $1,087.36 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.30 | |