| 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 | $124.61 | 8.548% | $135.2617 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.46 | 5.455% | $253.5771 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.45 | 5.650% | $94.5039 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 6.133% | $262.9976 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.88 | 5.707% | $152.0912 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 9.567% | $38.6224 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.39 | 13.506% | $8.3881 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.84 | $945.4420 | $945.44 | $945.45 | $945.50 | |