| 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 | $122.50 | 10.650% | $135.5463 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.49 | 5.840% | $231.2498 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.75 | 6.695% | $36.0096 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.64 | 10.208% | $8.4199 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.52 | 13.415% | $169.5781 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.61 | 10.190% | $276.1472 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.57 | 8.682% | $56.0473 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.08 | $912.9982 | $913.01 | $913.00 | $912.80 | |