| 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 | $126.40 | 5.427% | $133.2597 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.45 | 8.815% | $152.8307 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 9.366% | $174.6575 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.88 | 9.213% | $235.769 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.94 | 11.128% | $218.8555 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.48 | 5.543% | $54.3335 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.39 | 13.824% | $176.8711 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.24 | $1,146.5770 | $1,146.58 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.70 | |