| 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 | $126.51 | 3.538% | $130.9859 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 6.741% | $151.8391 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.27 | 6.286% | $171.4074 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.25 | 13.535% | $204.6468 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 5.156% | $180.5003 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 3.659% | $153.1458 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.65 | 7.318% | $261.4803 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.32 | $1,254.0056 | $1,254.02 | $1,254.05 | $1,253.90 | |