| 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 | $125.60 | 4.393% | $131.1176 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.95 | 5.865% | $160.8619 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.86 | 10.608% | $144.7416 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.29 | 11.795% | $192.6116 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.95 | 10.562% | $206.6957 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.76 | 9.403% | $229.4837 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.84 | 3.718% | $172.0059 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.25 | $1,237.5180 | $1,237.52 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.50 | |