| 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 | $127.50 | 3.712% | $132.2328 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.55 | 12.221% | $220.5704 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 10.508% | $41.9378 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.91 | 13.281% | $224.1944 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 3.172% | $73.2418 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.50 | 3.142% | $152.1345 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.77 | 11.647% | $253.1819 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.17 | $1,097.4936 | $1,097.48 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.40 | |