| 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 | $124.97 | 8.440% | $135.5175 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 8.235% | $49.5175 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 8.421% | $87.3548 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.58 | 4.776% | $227.9716 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 9.366% | $195.0761 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.66 | 12.425% | $245.8285 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.86 | 7.615% | $262.4299 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.76 | $1,203.6959 | $1,203.70 | $1,203.70 | $1,203.70 | |