| 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 | $125.27 | 6.456% | $133.3574 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.47 | 5.315% | $123.7135 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.33 | 7.317% | $263.2808 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.41 | 12.531% | $179.3857 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.41 | 4.275% | $211.063 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 12.184% | $15.3916 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.97 | 13.639% | $219.2892 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.58 | $1,145.4812 | $1,145.48 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 | |