| 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 | $125.78 | 4.464% | $131.3948 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.56 | 11.250% | $145.248 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 6.616% | $186.3754 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.79 | 13.561% | $136.0347 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.64 | 4.715% | $46.7448 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.50 | 13.257% | $61.7251 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.36 | 13.793% | $9.5131 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.44 | $717.0359 | $717.03 | $717.10 | $716.90 | |