| 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 | $124.48 | 9.625% | $136.4612 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.30 | 12.555% | $277.223 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.43 | 13.286% | $216.8634 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.83 | 12.725% | $170.0231 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.41 | 5.747% | $223.5597 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.36 | 13.561% | $44.6976 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.90 | 8.804% | $134.8082 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.71 | $1,203.6362 | $1,203.63 | $1,203.55 | $1,203.70 | |