| 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 | $125.98 | 8.227% | $136.3444 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 9.514% | $159.0691 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 9.618% | $195.5476 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 11.335% | $249.0675 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.96 | 8.246% | $37.8428 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 11.758% | $53.2527 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.82 | 3.814% | $209.5174 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.76 | $1,040.6415 | $1,040.64 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.60 | |