| 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 | $125.58 | 5.485% | $132.4681 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 10.703% | $178.5086 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 11.393% | $136.5455 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.59 | 12.602% | $263.027 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.72 | 8.471% | $143.9627 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.64 | 9.845% | $225.8853 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.76 | 10.784% | $155.9396 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.12 | $1,236.3368 | $1,236.35 | $1,236.35 | $1,236.30 | |