| 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 | $129.88 | 4.325% | $135.4973 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 9.188% | $217.5571 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.67 | 8.292% | $175.0757 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.49 | 5.523% | $39.5606 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.32 | 4.570% | $190.652 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.66 | 8.474% | $171.0201 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.57 | 9.771% | $242.1219 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.84 | $1,171.4847 | $1,171.49 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.60 | |