| 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 | $131.63 | 9.777% | $144.4995 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.86 | 11.697% | $129.4121 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 4.830% | $10.3048 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.93 | 8.119% | $38.8472 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.58 | 5.712% | $231.0653 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.63 | 6.335% | $120.8285 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.94 | 7.310% | $134.0731 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.40 | $809.0305 | $809.03 | $809.00 | $809.00 | |