| 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 | $120.43 | 8.158% | $130.2547 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.50 | 7.647% | $166.3146 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.53 | 5.197% | $134.1577 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.28 | 13.250% | $140.7471 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.60 | 9.504% | $194.4791 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 5.218% | $170.1691 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.63 | 13.766% | $243.0383 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.70 | $1,179.1606 | $1,179.16 | $1,179.15 | $1,179.20 | |