| 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 | $112.75 | 11.286% | $125.475 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 3.400% | $84.5502 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.97 | 7.130% | $230.2974 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.69 | 4.422% | $152.1324 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.54 | 4.454% | $216.7838 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.72 | 8.114% | $125.1095 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.41 | 6.222% | $53.5465 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.85 | $987.8948 | $987.90 | $987.95 | $987.90 | |