| 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 | $123.66 | 7.125% | $132.4708 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.29 | 7.529% | $184.1864 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.50 | 6.771% | $261.0551 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.44 | 3.219% | $51.0315 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 11.269% | $137.2503 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.65 | 8.238% | $230.1681 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.25 | 12.764% | $49.8981 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.14 | $1,046.0603 | $1,046.07 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.20 | |