| 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 | $126.48 | 6.171% | $134.2851 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 5.750% | $161.7235 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.48 | 5.550% | $63.8366 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.58 | 10.394% | $149.6722 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.25 | 3.151% | $235.4422 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.29 | 8.437% | $171.6449 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.38 | 8.216% | $171.3925 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.39 | $1,087.9970 | $1,087.99 | $1,088.00 | $1,087.90 | |