| 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 | $128.25 | 6.143% | $136.1284 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.85 | 4.249% | $155.1746 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.32 | 9.144% | $213.1801 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.37 | 11.306% | $247.5112 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.57 | 7.219% | $29.5603 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.67 | 5.664% | $257.4715 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 7.530% | $231.996 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.78 | $1,271.0221 | $1,271.02 | $1,271.00 | $1,271.10 | |