| 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 | $125.86 | 5.186% | $132.3871 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.63 | 9.431% | $270.984 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.90 | 9.757% | $61.3542 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.85 | 4.425% | $252.5519 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.26 | 3.819% | $79.1724 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.52 | 12.441% | $50.0587 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.74 | 11.503% | $38.7361 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.76 | $885.2444 | $885.24 | $885.25 | $885.40 | |