| 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 | $125.41 | 5.484% | $132.2875 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.32 | 12.714% | $220.153 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.93 | 7.288% | $127.5976 | $127.60 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.31 | 3.204% | $241.8173 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.58 | 11.519% | $148.9671 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.81 | 9.220% | $42.3883 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.28 | 3.691% | $72.874 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.64 | $986.0848 | $986.09 | $986.05 | $986.20 | |