| 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 | $124.25 | 9.265% | $135.7618 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.43 | 5.547% | $263.2659 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.79 | 10.250% | $189.3985 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.69 | 6.566% | $182.9632 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.25 | 5.283% | $217.1462 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.90 | 7.687% | $189.4214 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.63 | 9.243% | $57.4946 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.94 | $1,235.4516 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.50 | |