| 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 | $128.31 | 9.536% | $140.5456 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.48 | 13.109% | $167.9442 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.58 | 10.790% | $98.1378 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 13.580% | $12.3234 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.63 | 12.498% | $200.9552 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.60 | 8.674% | $236.4746 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.83 | 3.320% | $218.8628 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.28 | $1,075.2436 | $1,075.24 | $1,075.20 | $1,075.20 | |