| 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 | $131.65 | 4.472% | $137.5374 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.57 | 10.591% | $125.5982 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.91 | 8.567% | $90.0129 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.28 | 5.754% | $260.451 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 8.355% | $247.5695 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.63 | 8.424% | $125.3707 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 13.626% | $188.4942 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.41 | $1,175.0339 | $1,175.03 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.10 | |