| 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 | $124.44 | 8.850% | $135.4529 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 5.691% | $87.0788 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.79 | 9.671% | $105.0539 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.87 | 8.399% | $160.2896 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.77 | 4.777% | $217.6952 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.38 | 8.218% | $230.9156 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.30 | 11.745% | $256.2313 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.94 | $1,192.7173 | $1,192.72 | $1,192.75 | $1,192.80 | |