| 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 | $128.94 | 5.766% | $136.3747 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.28 | 9.553% | $62.752 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 3.334% | $239.1975 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.91 | 3.725% | $226.0271 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.35 | 8.825% | $172.3244 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.76 | 13.869% | $252.5159 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.68 | 5.155% | $99.5608 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.40 | $1,188.7524 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.80 | |