| 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 | $135.45 | 12.576% | $152.4842 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.37 | 6.304% | $244.8925 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.98 | 10.114% | $233.4197 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 9.870% | $19.7656 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.65 | 5.498% | $137.8331 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.76 | 5.408% | $130.4529 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 8.830% | $239.2083 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.00 | $1,158.0563 | $1,158.05 | $1,158.05 | $1,158.10 | |