| 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 | $235.85 | 6.655% | $251.5458 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.27 | 8.643% | $227.3572 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.73 | 5.159% | $136.4228 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.65 | 12.582% | $140.3335 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.68 | 13.629% | $110.9928 | $110.99 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.65 | 8.499% | $136.329 | $136.33 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.96 | 13.348% | $48.6943 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.79 | $1,051.6754 | $1,051.67 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.60 | |