| 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 | $126.56 | 3.730% | $131.2807 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 3.395% | $148.5373 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.61 | 12.603% | $187.6079 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.40 | 6.810% | $229.0006 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 12.449% | $41.1338 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.40 | 11.335% | $67.2463 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.43 | 10.592% | $182.9523 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.64 | $987.7589 | $987.76 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |