| 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 | $131.61 | 4.463% | $137.4838 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.80 | 8.594% | $187.6504 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 12.180% | $51.457 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.45 | 9.598% | $161.6023 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.49 | 4.199% | $219.3285 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 7.863% | $253.9311 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.79 | 13.520% | $73.5496 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.43 | $1,085.0027 | $1,085.00 | $1,085.05 | $1,085.00 | |