| 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 | $128.76 | 6.768% | $137.4745 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.94 | 9.345% | $63.3545 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.97 | 7.386% | $99.8368 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.71 | 13.482% | $226.6349 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.73 | 4.320% | $95.6927 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.59 | 11.744% | $268.8449 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.83 | 3.734% | $224.9264 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.53 | $1,116.7647 | $1,116.75 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.70 | |