| 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 | $125.77 | 4.526% | $131.4624 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.28 | 7.735% | $225.4678 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.67 | 7.629% | $37.315 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 3.336% | $165.6166 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.41 | 4.495% | $5.6532 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.55 | 8.360% | $164.2196 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.84 | 11.375% | $173.5668 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.79 | $903.3014 | $903.31 | $903.20 | $903.40 | |