| 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 | $123.25 | 6.667% | $131.4671 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.40 | 13.320% | $173.8329 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.76 | 9.481% | $92.7961 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 10.839% | $253.256 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.29 | 13.763% | $64.0372 | $64.04 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.25 | 11.208% | $118.1585 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.85 | 5.874% | $154.4172 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.29 | $987.9650 | $987.98 | $987.95 | $988.00 | |