| 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 | $129.41 | 5.407% | $136.4072 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.42 | 8.387% | $52.481 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.62 | 12.593% | $159.4542 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.72 | 3.124% | $160.5847 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.74 | 10.253% | $107.7613 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.78 | 11.841% | $8.7012 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 12.278% | $237.2659 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.01 | $862.6555 | $862.65 | $862.65 | $862.80 | |