| 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 | $125.92 | 9.562% | $137.9605 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 8.729% | $173.1509 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.83 | 5.715% | $251.422 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 7.430% | $268.0379 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.89 | 4.498% | $148.2722 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.27 | 11.356% | $19.2312 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.70 | 3.649% | $50.4771 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.36 | $1,048.5518 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.60 | |