| 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 | $124.92 | 5.147% | $131.3496 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.49 | 7.213% | $136.6859 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.66 | 4.290% | $141.4798 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.90 | 3.196% | $141.2753 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.39 | 5.157% | $261.1995 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.40 | 10.638% | $242.7398 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.44 | 10.200% | $97.4609 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.20 | $1,152.1908 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.25 | $1,152.20 | |