| 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 | $125.84 | 8.423% | $136.4395 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 8.639% | $86.7482 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.50 | 3.385% | $25.3293 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.57 | 5.150% | $182.5089 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.30 | 13.650% | $115.1275 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.38 | 9.533% | $158.1437 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 12.160% | $234.1564 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.21 | $938.4535 | $938.46 | $938.50 | $938.30 | |