| 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 | $125.88 | 9.509% | $137.8499 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.73 | 13.156% | $278.0582 | $278.06 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.31 | 10.845% | $178.8041 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 6.246% | $86.9836 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 5.747% | $47.3218 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 6.732% | $154.3665 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.45 | 12.133% | $145.1562 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.62 | $1,028.5403 | $1,028.54 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.60 | |