| 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 | $125.87 | 6.500% | $134.0516 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 4.613% | $164.5562 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.71 | 9.455% | $204.3634 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.89 | 8.703% | $77.0596 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.57 | 4.517% | $59.1253 | $59.13 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.88 | 9.847% | $260.2056 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.66 | 5.608% | $231.9785 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.88 | $1,131.3402 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.50 | |