| 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 | $135.47 | 6.737% | $144.5966 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.44 | 7.510% | $121.9593 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.37 | 9.370% | $216.9573 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.26 | 8.836% | $237.5455 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.58 | 9.771% | $163.0978 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 6.463% | $170.6602 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.44 | 11.322% | $30.5468 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.86 | $1,085.3635 | $1,085.38 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.40 | |