| 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 | $114.48 | 9.417% | $125.2606 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.64 | 6.475% | $260.4804 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.84 | 7.844% | $56.9848 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.31 | 8.461% | $147.8432 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.82 | 8.512% | $158.2322 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.80 | 6.292% | $140.0929 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 3.227% | $183.0731 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.24 | $1,071.9672 | $1,071.95 | $1,072.00 | $1,072.00 | |