| 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 | $118.67 | 5.686% | $125.4176 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.27 | 5.775% | $116.6381 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 9.187% | $143.4936 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.27 | 7.625% | $141.2793 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.33 | 3.812% | $161.2512 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.66 | 6.791% | $222.8301 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 9.285% | $265.0271 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.13 | $1,175.9370 | $1,175.94 | $1,176.00 | $1,175.90 | |