| 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 | $125.75 | 5.273% | $132.3808 | $132.38 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.65 | 10.813% | $141.4528 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 12.352% | $244.7476 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.88 | 8.536% | $245.1611 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 13.573% | $188.0542 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.28 | 3.364% | $39.5677 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.37 | 3.450% | $25.2108 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.35 | $1,016.5750 | $1,016.57 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.70 | |