| 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 | $125.95 | 5.722% | $133.1569 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 12.298% | $39.9781 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.74 | 11.315% | $119.9308 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.34 | 9.609% | $274.3952 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.65 | 13.871% | $218.2338 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.91 | 6.573% | $211.9844 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 12.104% | $278.7018 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.80 | $1,276.3810 | $1,276.38 | $1,276.45 | $1,276.40 | |