| 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 | $125.27 | 5.725% | $132.4417 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.94 | 5.330% | $161.0917 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.47 | 11.524% | $87.5129 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.81 | 7.779% | $56.9181 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.41 | 13.183% | $48.0009 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.99 | 7.169% | $247.5497 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 12.514% | $161.5138 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.44 | $895.0288 | $895.02 | $895.00 | $894.90 | |