| 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 | $129.56 | 11.531% | $144.4996 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 12.199% | $9.8174 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 11.265% | $152.8336 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 8.630% | $201.4652 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.91 | 8.666% | $254.1806 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.30 | 7.495% | $52.995 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.92 | 10.801% | $244.7816 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.26 | $1,060.5730 | $1,060.58 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.60 | |