| 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 | $125.97 | 5.469% | $132.8593 | $132.86 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.86 | 12.167% | $173.7018 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.51 | 13.618% | $130.104 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.39 | 8.543% | $187.1173 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.40 | 7.113% | $254.2863 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.72 | 10.358% | $183.9889 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 5.296% | $144.7925 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.36 | $1,206.8501 | $1,206.85 | $1,206.85 | $1,206.90 | |