| 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 | $129.54 | 5.563% | $136.7463 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 6.464% | $39.2533 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 10.519% | $262.6595 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.59 | 12.312% | $245.5028 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.92 | 11.868% | $50.2511 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.66 | 4.127% | $209.9825 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.27 | 12.787% | $142.4161 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.51 | $1,086.8116 | $1,086.81 | $1,086.80 | $1,086.90 | |