| 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 | $125.86 | 5.775% | $133.1284 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.55 | 11.250% | $266.4994 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.88 | 9.835% | $85.5395 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.31 | 12.333% | $273.3174 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 10.744% | $272.0205 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.34 | 5.359% | $195.2724 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 12.660% | $278.8222 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.06 | $1,504.5998 | $1,504.60 | $1,504.55 | $1,504.50 | |