| 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 | $123.87 | 5.635% | $130.8501 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 4.552% | $181.4918 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.93 | 7.480% | $247.1288 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.90 | 4.462% | $74.0636 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.53 | 11.804% | $166.0625 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.78 | 12.318% | $208.6644 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.99 | 12.790% | $262.7894 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.59 | $1,271.0506 | $1,271.04 | $1,271.05 | $1,271.20 | |