| 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 | $125.49 | 5.514% | $132.4095 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.30 | 7.202% | $170.7728 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 13.692% | $198.4494 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.29 | 11.665% | $185.6877 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.73 | 3.175% | $52.3407 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.89 | 9.255% | $97.1168 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.93 | 8.641% | $196.5642 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.18 | $1,033.3411 | $1,033.34 | $1,033.30 | $1,033.30 | |