| 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 | $126.25 | 8.873% | $137.4522 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 5.666% | $197.2679 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.72 | 9.424% | $93.7983 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.25 | 13.211% | $211.9876 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.86 | 10.357% | $170.8989 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.52 | 3.339% | $9.8379 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 10.545% | $276.86 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.74 | $1,098.1028 | $1,098.11 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.20 | |