| 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 | $128.79 | 5.192% | $135.4768 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.49 | 12.356% | $265.7107 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 13.538% | $106.51 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 12.181% | $186.1756 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.42 | 12.704% | $32.0305 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 5.125% | $263.6325 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.60 | 13.858% | $109.9868 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.85 | $1,099.5229 | $1,099.53 | $1,099.60 | $1,099.50 | |