| 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 | $125.60 | 5.439% | $132.4314 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.59 | 4.513% | $137.5287 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.70 | 5.190% | $108.0301 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.35 | 13.754% | $276.8204 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.68 | 9.512% | $169.3932 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.77 | 9.258% | $165.8209 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.76 | 13.770% | $48.6481 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.45 | $1,038.6728 | $1,038.67 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.50 | |