| 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 | $125.51 | 3.831% | $130.3183 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.70 | 3.859% | $68.2354 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.57 | 9.395% | $190.9709 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.60 | 12.321% | $274.7372 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.38 | 10.179% | $181.1122 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.84 | 8.171% | $172.9005 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 12.619% | $254.1811 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.30 | $1,272.4556 | $1,272.46 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.40 | |