| 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 | $124.40 | 9.169% | $135.8062 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.78 | 8.388% | $172.0985 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.30 | 6.744% | $45.1527 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.92 | 12.195% | $50.398 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.29 | 6.706% | $99.546 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.80 | 5.284% | $145.0814 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.68 | 6.584% | $245.868 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.17 | $893.9508 | $893.96 | $893.95 | $894.00 | |