| 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 | $130.56 | 5.641% | $137.9249 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.49 | 9.641% | $150.7454 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 8.405% | $8.2605 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 9.524% | $192.4556 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 6.863% | $257.9673 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.37 | 12.696% | $266.3795 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.88 | 6.662% | $222.7956 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.04 | $1,236.5288 | $1,236.54 | $1,236.50 | $1,236.60 | |