| 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 | $125.27 | 5.236% | $131.8291 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.65 | 6.537% | $101.9026 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 11.241% | $162.8457 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.28 | 11.267% | $211.7188 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.32 | 13.833% | $250.7969 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.48 | 4.727% | $216.2403 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.87 | 4.676% | $230.1511 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.26 | $1,305.4845 | $1,305.49 | $1,305.50 | $1,305.40 | |