| 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 | $234.33 | 13.290% | $265.4725 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.72 | 8.531% | $136.4452 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.43 | 8.402% | $101.28 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.81 | 7.245% | $162.8086 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.66 | 12.203% | $88.2589 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.98 | 7.534% | $236.5533 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 7.186% | $154.9695 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.51 | $1,145.7880 | $1,145.79 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.90 | |