| 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 | $129.31 | 5.355% | $136.2346 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.63 | 4.528% | $160.5864 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.42 | 12.617% | $20.7441 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 10.746% | $186.5516 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 4.388% | $5.804 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.63 | 8.394% | $59.2156 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.56 | 10.709% | $260.7861 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.56 | $829.9224 | $829.92 | $829.95 | $829.90 | |