| 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 | $125.90 | 4.382% | $131.4169 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 12.127% | $164.2212 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.54 | 13.795% | $139.4444 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.54 | 11.115% | $122.8265 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.63 | 7.147% | $7.1038 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.55 | 6.845% | $57.2155 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.54 | 11.799% | $237.6176 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.16 | $859.8459 | $859.85 | $859.80 | $859.70 | |