| 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 | $137.78 | 5.632% | $145.5398 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.50 | 8.550% | $129.7173 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 7.282% | $229.2616 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.87 | 8.657% | $132.4203 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.32 | 12.782% | $86.0752 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.75 | 6.472% | $178.6068 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.38 | 12.325% | $184.6398 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.30 | $1,086.2608 | $1,086.27 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.20 | |