| 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 | $124.38 | 9.722% | $136.4722 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.77 | 7.854% | $20.2442 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.52 | 3.714% | $157.1475 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 6.155% | $180.973 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.75 | 6.814% | $204.8158 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.79 | 13.852% | $15.7002 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.76 | 3.203% | $189.6458 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.45 | $904.9987 | $905.00 | $904.95 | $904.90 | |