| 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 | $128.26 | 5.840% | $135.7504 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.99 | 4.426% | $239.1251 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 13.402% | $99.7597 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.33 | 3.284% | $150.1026 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.33 | 7.453% | $97.0623 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.27 | 5.216% | $183.3599 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.99 | 11.360% | $179.2785 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.14 | $1,084.4385 | $1,084.44 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.60 | |