| 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 | $121.68 | 11.315% | $135.4481 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.80 | 5.253% | $257.6593 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.70 | 12.544% | $51.4326 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.25 | 8.461% | $220.447 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.89 | 9.873% | $183.367 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.47 | 6.187% | $34.4789 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.25 | 13.819% | $130.0382 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.04 | $1,012.8711 | $1,012.88 | $1,012.90 | $1,012.80 | |