| 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 | $135.87 | 13.722% | $154.5141 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 3.700% | $179.0381 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.92 | 9.779% | $220.568 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.63 | 6.412% | $128.3648 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.50 | 7.804% | $63.0653 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 7.608% | $168.5679 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.40 | 4.230% | $95.2662 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.62 | $1,009.3844 | $1,009.39 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.50 | |