| 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 | $115.56 | 13.507% | $131.1687 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.91 | 8.689% | $125.9814 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.46 | 5.122% | $208.6251 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.64 | 3.455% | $259.2996 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 11.607% | $255.8814 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.40 | 4.516% | $170.7791 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 12.846% | $227.9151 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.21 | $1,379.6504 | $1,379.66 | $1,379.70 | $1,379.70 | |