| 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 | $124.73 | 5.389% | $131.4517 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.57 | 12.530% | $97.4172 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.91 | 8.381% | $153.8035 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.64 | 3.825% | $246.7297 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.47 | 4.564% | $239.943 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 3.632% | $186.9521 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 12.212% | $199.2885 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.32 | $1,255.5857 | $1,255.58 | $1,255.60 | $1,255.60 | |