| 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 | $120.45 | 12.825% | $135.8977 | $135.90 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.37 | 3.160% | $153.0585 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.71 | 13.545% | $70.0686 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.46 | 8.737% | $130.9846 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.74 | 12.530% | $158.3747 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 4.367% | $74.9251 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.84 | 13.565% | $284.8664 | $284.87 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.36 | $1,008.1756 | $1,008.18 | $1,008.15 | $1,008.30 | |