| 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 | $129.52 | 5.668% | $136.8612 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.41 | 8.436% | $253.1005 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 7.324% | $186.0998 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.83 | 9.347% | $264.4339 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.70 | 8.187% | $108.9443 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.52 | 7.293% | $34.8917 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.68 | 7.831% | $6.1248 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.06 | $990.4562 | $990.44 | $990.45 | $990.40 | |