| 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 | $128.33 | 7.500% | $137.9548 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.62 | 11.839% | $176.2806 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.32 | 5.280% | $138.2537 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.70 | 8.640% | $81.1541 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.73 | 6.400% | $262.5207 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.95 | 9.401% | $129.0385 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.77 | 11.362% | $23.1299 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.42 | $948.3323 | $948.32 | $948.35 | $948.40 | |