| 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 | $115.26 | 5.225% | $121.2823 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.67 | 10.375% | $145.3308 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.73 | 7.486% | $225.4304 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.46 | 5.752% | $134.7915 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.75 | 7.299% | $217.5487 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.43 | 3.485% | $87.3724 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.41 | 10.286% | $254.11 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.71 | $1,185.8661 | $1,185.86 | $1,185.90 | $1,185.80 | |