| 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 | $129.93 | 5.575% | $137.1736 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.43 | 10.813% | $274.1846 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.72 | 8.847% | $199.9737 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.31 | 13.681% | $62.877 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 7.229% | $171.2983 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.38 | 5.411% | $231.2507 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.65 | 3.360% | $102.9982 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.17 | $1,179.7561 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.90 | |