| 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 | $126.63 | 9.225% | $138.3116 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.83 | 7.499% | $265.3398 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 10.366% | $265.5185 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.29 | 4.429% | $102.6433 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.74 | 11.291% | $148.8406 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 7.490% | $164.9864 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.76 | 13.288% | $37.1131 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.32 | $1,122.7533 | $1,122.75 | $1,122.75 | $1,122.60 | |