| 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 | $123.55 | 9.636% | $135.4553 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.73 | 4.319% | $234.4361 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.78 | 13.294% | $173.0906 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.31 | 6.500% | $179.2502 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 11.664% | $38.7474 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.80 | 7.680% | $51.471 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.30 | 13.156% | $24.1022 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.17 | $836.5528 | $836.56 | $836.55 | $836.60 | |