| 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 | $125.79 | 5.403% | $132.5864 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.85 | 8.705% | $109.629 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 10.162% | $77.499 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.86 | 8.734% | $248.8486 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.85 | 6.246% | $35.9643 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.63 | 10.362% | $212.5903 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.48 | 13.332% | $271.4075 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.81 | $1,088.5251 | $1,088.53 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | |