| 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 | 6.405% | $133.2935 | $133.29 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.95 | 3.129% | $172.1739 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 8.723% | $259.424 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.79 | 9.319% | $236.9927 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.97 | 8.221% | $15.1185 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.62 | 4.769% | $197.6153 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.70 | 3.515% | $69.0445 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.91 | $1,083.6624 | $1,083.65 | $1,083.60 | $1,083.60 | |