| 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 | $125.95 | 5.812% | $133.2702 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.92 | 3.762% | $183.5757 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.33 | 5.235% | $240.2831 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.59 | 7.371% | $265.8399 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 13.231% | $239.2005 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.83 | 9.626% | $207.0068 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.91 | 4.433% | $38.5462 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.78 | $1,307.7224 | $1,307.73 | $1,307.75 | $1,307.70 | |