| 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 | $126.25 | 3.869% | $131.1346 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.37 | 12.339% | $234.0808 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 7.300% | $178.0429 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.74 | 11.703% | $120.3488 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.76 | 5.389% | $253.7346 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.44 | 10.541% | $81.1813 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.38 | 8.228% | $259.0762 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.87 | $1,257.5992 | $1,257.59 | $1,257.70 | $1,257.50 | |