| 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 | $125.96 | 5.160% | $132.4595 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.41 | 7.418% | $50.9269 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.64 | 5.111% | $261.348 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 8.869% | $172.6662 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.56 | 13.442% | $258.1486 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.60 | 7.459% | $260.6955 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.38 | 5.133% | $151.791 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.15 | $1,288.0357 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.00 | |