| 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 | $131.40 | 4.441% | $137.2355 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.52 | 12.228% | $60.0644 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.26 | 6.836% | $101.772 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.44 | 12.575% | $204.2561 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.67 | 11.622% | $157.0187 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.75 | 13.384% | $279.775 | $279.78 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 6.755% | $234.3699 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.58 | $1,174.4916 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.60 | |