| 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 | $125.34 | 6.467% | $133.4457 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.30 | 7.659% | $201.6453 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.41 | 10.786% | $253.0463 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.59 | 11.756% | $230.8767 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 9.383% | $10.457 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 13.448% | $239.7723 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.39 | 8.627% | $99.2742 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.94 | $1,168.5175 | $1,168.53 | $1,168.50 | $1,168.50 | |