| 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 | $121.55 | 5.825% | $128.6303 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.97 | 6.867% | $163.4744 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.48 | 11.379% | $234.4305 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.70 | 12.608% | $17.6795 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.79 | 11.140% | $259.8342 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.89 | 10.854% | $152.8566 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.27 | 8.583% | $15.4948 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.65 | $972.4003 | $972.39 | $972.45 | $972.40 | |