| 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 | $123.93 | 11.753% | $138.4955 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.25 | 9.102% | $237.0241 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.57 | 10.120% | $103.0393 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 6.377% | $30.36 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.28 | 4.182% | $189.9029 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.62 | 13.724% | $46.1947 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.56 | 7.872% | $108.4761 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.75 | $853.4926 | $853.49 | $853.50 | $853.50 | |