| 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 | $128.25 | 5.309% | $135.0588 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.84 | 12.134% | $185.963 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 11.523% | $84.2891 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.35 | 11.263% | $70.4851 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.44 | 11.253% | $233.0083 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.42 | 4.158% | $196.2545 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.57 | 8.615% | $214.5907 | $214.59 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.45 | $1,119.6495 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.80 | |