| 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 | $125.67 | 8.600% | $136.4776 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 11.583% | $268.2009 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.55 | 6.724% | $88.1007 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.30 | 12.854% | $203.4758 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.84 | 11.138% | $68.7277 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.56 | 8.512% | $24.4803 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.29 | 4.613% | $208.4832 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.57 | $997.9462 | $997.95 | $998.05 | $998.00 | |