| 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 | $125.30 | 4.570% | $131.0262 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.64 | 11.666% | $273.1797 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.83 | 13.511% | $238.1801 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.40 | 6.272% | $125.826 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.66 | 9.572% | $70.8493 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.71 | 10.367% | $53.7598 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.34 | 5.784% | $65.9457 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.88 | $958.7668 | $958.78 | $958.85 | $958.70 | |