| 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 | $131.25 | 4.836% | $137.5973 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.93 | 8.471% | $124.6657 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 13.605% | $247.5794 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 9.573% | $251.47 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 5.493% | $7.7326 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.42 | 7.170% | $99.0465 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 5.183% | $218.3599 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.96 | $1,086.4514 | $1,086.46 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.50 | |