| 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 | $115.40 | 8.348% | $125.0336 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.58 | 7.234% | $260.1282 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.48 | 12.257% | $281.1813 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.85 | 12.382% | $218.9763 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 8.104% | $204.2733 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.72 | 10.297% | $160.7248 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.68 | 6.149% | $180.1136 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.67 | $1,430.4311 | $1,430.42 | $1,430.45 | $1,430.40 | |