| 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 | $116.57 | 7.705% | $125.5517 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 7.806% | $151.2842 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.88 | 5.375% | $163.2048 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.98 | 13.385% | $255.0936 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.39 | 3.729% | $252.466 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.77 | 10.172% | $152.8857 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.66 | 9.110% | $61.8217 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.58 | $1,162.3077 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.40 | |