| 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 | $125.36 | 8.125% | $135.5455 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 9.333% | $191.9887 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.26 | 11.439% | $181.9353 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.96 | 9.729% | $184.3008 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.99 | 9.256% | $80.8385 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 13.809% | $175.8349 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.98 | 10.709% | $220.2888 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.65 | $1,170.7325 | $1,170.74 | $1,170.80 | $1,170.60 | |