| 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 | $140.63 | 8.632% | $152.7692 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 5.827% | $146.5704 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.72 | 5.816% | $228.2663 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.91 | 7.534% | $43.9922 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 11.570% | $256.3767 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.73 | 9.360% | $184.5231 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.57 | 12.825% | $113.4681 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.85 | $1,125.9660 | $1,125.97 | $1,125.90 | $1,126.10 | |