| 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 | $123.34 | 5.750% | $130.4321 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 4.393% | $220.6033 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.71 | 7.621% | $256.9021 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.68 | 4.598% | $241.2867 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 12.415% | $166.8014 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.94 | 11.464% | $129.2314 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.28 | 12.221% | $112.5352 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.65 | $1,257.7922 | $1,257.79 | $1,257.85 | $1,257.70 | |