| 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 | $75.85 | 7.452% | $81.5023 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.27 | 12.215% | $134.961 | $134.96 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.70 | 12.809% | $279.4279 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.92 | 5.711% | $30.5716 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.25 | 12.255% | $152.9474 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.94 | 10.252% | $92.5455 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 12.145% | $175.6303 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.54 | $947.5860 | $947.59 | $947.60 | $947.50 | |