| 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 | $124.51 | 8.816% | $135.4868 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.75 | 8.197% | $165.2709 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.39 | 6.342% | $49.3321 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.32 | 11.456% | $147.4786 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.29 | 10.719% | $268.2611 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 11.440% | $168.6199 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 10.519% | $239.4505 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.23 | $1,173.8999 | $1,173.90 | $1,173.90 | $1,174.00 | |