| 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 | $125.57 | 9.462% | $137.4514 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.32 | 7.284% | $80.8063 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 8.545% | $261.0182 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.74 | 9.807% | $197.3671 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.35 | 13.373% | $88.8277 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.76 | 12.408% | $272.8817 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.49 | 7.829% | $81.4001 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.70 | $1,119.7525 | $1,119.76 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.80 | |