| 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 | $124.60 | 5.323% | $131.2325 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.95 | 11.694% | $31.2185 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 10.193% | $136.43 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 5.623% | $262.7689 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.99 | 12.614% | $156.5222 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.97 | 4.515% | $91.9418 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.40 | 12.474% | $87.0549 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.50 | $897.1688 | $897.16 | $897.15 | $897.10 | |