| 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 | $124.87 | 6.607% | $133.1202 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.52 | 7.473% | $146.7221 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.73 | 10.727% | $235.5495 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 9.470% | $49.9731 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.34 | 7.392% | $85.2048 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 3.691% | $234.2483 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.30 | 12.818% | $197.77 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.32 | $1,082.5880 | $1,082.58 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.50 | |