| 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 | $122.48 | 6.524% | $130.4706 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.62 | 9.627% | $180.468 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.51 | 4.123% | $227.5192 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.25 | 8.819% | $240.762 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 5.281% | $169.7656 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.42 | 9.112% | $184.8576 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.43 | 4.491% | $121.6589 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.96 | $1,255.5019 | $1,255.51 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.70 | |