| 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 | $125.62 | 8.800% | $136.6746 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.86 | 6.354% | $258.2913 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.87 | 6.798% | $45.7843 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.42 | 12.351% | $198.2096 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.51 | 4.832% | $213.3436 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.93 | 3.200% | $154.7278 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.38 | 4.484% | $64.1323 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.59 | $1,071.1635 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.10 | |