| 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 | $124.44 | 5.725% | $131.5642 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.39 | 11.409% | $81.7631 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.72 | 13.285% | $127.6949 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.96 | 7.476% | $39.7231 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.32 | 8.394% | $242.0655 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.98 | 8.679% | $244.506 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.48 | 5.415% | $67.9716 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.29 | $935.2884 | $935.28 | $935.20 | $935.40 | |