| 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 | $135.50 | 12.368% | $152.2586 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.82 | 8.411% | $86.5337 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.48 | 9.137% | $102.0213 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.75 | 12.408% | $257.1333 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.44 | 4.522% | $124.8411 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 7.613% | $31.8319 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.80 | 8.156% | $200.9538 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.37 | $955.5737 | $955.56 | $955.60 | $955.50 | |