| 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 | $135.44 | 5.209% | $142.4951 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.97 | 8.345% | $114.8132 | $114.81 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.28 | 10.465% | $196.937 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.25 | 12.202% | $121.4587 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.88 | 4.144% | $239.4062 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.98 | 3.813% | $52.9239 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.46 | 7.125% | $28.3453 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.26 | $896.3794 | $896.39 | $896.35 | $896.30 | |