| 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 | $129.75 | 5.705% | $137.1522 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 8.285% | $140.4998 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.46 | 7.410% | $240.0184 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.94 | 5.332% | $177.9479 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.51 | 7.153% | $56.266 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 7.725% | $78.0468 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.86 | 12.275% | $55.9803 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.72 | $885.9114 | $885.92 | $885.90 | $885.90 | |