| 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 | $125.88 | 3.598% | $130.4092 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.45 | 6.174% | $115.1457 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.81 | 7.441% | $36.3258 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 12.380% | $52.3017 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 12.678% | $178.3805 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.88 | 4.319% | $116.7121 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 6.259% | $186.9946 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.85 | $816.2696 | $816.27 | $816.30 | $816.20 | |