| 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 | $136.28 | 3.135% | $140.5524 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.92 | 6.247% | $255.9703 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.85 | 5.470% | $33.5922 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.87 | 9.640% | $180.7635 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 7.535% | $52.3695 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.98 | 12.539% | $69.7517 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.70 | 6.512% | $102.9971 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.30 | $835.9967 | $835.99 | $835.95 | $836.20 | |