| 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 | $125.74 | 8.358% | $136.2493 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 13.360% | $24.4858 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.87 | 5.475% | $259.3314 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.34 | 13.485% | $100.2526 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.41 | 13.714% | $36.8547 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.72 | 4.172% | $201.802 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.70 | 12.671% | $75.1516 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.38 | $834.1274 | $834.12 | $834.15 | $834.20 | |