| 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 | $123.52 | 11.199% | $137.353 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 5.224% | $8.0917 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.52 | 12.351% | $263.4856 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.82 | 9.537% | $179.4435 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.69 | 5.620% | $41.9206 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.57 | 10.476% | $158.6104 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.28 | 6.757% | $64.3531 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.09 | $853.2579 | $853.25 | $853.25 | $853.30 | |