| 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 | 4.235% | $131.1693 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.41 | 7.406% | $159.4012 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.48 | 6.739% | $12.2536 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.84 | 9.235% | $133.0919 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 10.172% | $275.9478 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.38 | 11.768% | $40.6612 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.58 | 12.815% | $32.2425 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.00 | $784.7675 | $784.76 | $784.75 | $784.80 | |