| 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 | $128.26 | 5.533% | $135.3566 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.58 | 3.651% | $225.5238 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 9.317% | $89.2683 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.64 | 11.128% | $237.4139 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.45 | 12.508% | $118.6397 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.77 | 3.372% | $39.0436 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.50 | 9.500% | $92.5275 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.86 | $937.7734 | $937.77 | $937.75 | $937.70 | |