| 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 | $125.79 | 8.810% | $136.8721 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.88 | 5.813% | $99.3372 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 3.466% | $44.9974 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 6.304% | $147.0291 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.96 | 9.467% | $125.8433 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.75 | 11.125% | $258.6434 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.99 | 12.868% | $160.2613 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.17 | $972.9838 | $972.98 | $973.00 | $972.90 | |