| 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 | $126.87 | 3.855% | $131.7608 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.37 | 9.255% | $177.3973 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.87 | 7.478% | $117.0113 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.44 | 4.422% | $189.4633 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.52 | 6.603% | $213.7603 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.97 | 7.482% | $61.2325 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.25 | 12.810% | $263.1293 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.29 | $1,153.7548 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.80 | |