| 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 | $125.38 | 8.507% | $136.0461 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.27 | 13.620% | $115.063 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.90 | 6.732% | $141.8468 | $141.85 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.97 | 9.619% | $261.9565 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.83 | 7.609% | $141.8609 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 13.712% | $60.9496 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.53 | 13.724% | $258.7562 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.48 | $1,116.4791 | $1,116.49 | $1,116.45 | $1,116.50 | |