| 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 | $115.87 | 13.517% | $131.5321 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 9.800% | $204.6233 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 5.190% | $75.1688 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.73 | 5.343% | $47.1199 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.66 | 6.695% | $50.8508 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.58 | 13.247% | $150.1429 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 3.319% | $246.6741 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.41 | $906.1119 | $906.10 | $906.05 | $906.10 | |