| 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 | $125.88 | 8.428% | $136.4892 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.43 | 8.302% | $84.9413 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.34 | 4.665% | $170.9598 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.82 | 10.265% | $240.1792 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.65 | 5.157% | $93.2217 | $93.22 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.26 | 11.682% | $47.1968 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 7.548% | $144.6628 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.89 | $917.6508 | $917.65 | $917.65 | $917.70 | |