| 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 | $128.98 | 3.318% | $133.2596 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.81 | 4.523% | $154.4954 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.35 | 4.463% | $236.452 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.49 | 5.859% | $208.0023 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 8.613% | $264.8528 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.49 | 4.849% | $69.7141 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.98 | 5.615% | $186.9174 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.95 | $1,253.6936 | $1,253.69 | $1,253.65 | $1,253.80 | |