| 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 | $116.25 | 7.670% | $125.1664 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.46 | 5.371% | $231.2472 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.84 | 8.196% | $190.2518 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 13.754% | $277.3095 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 13.573% | $158.9795 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.80 | 3.318% | $89.68 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 3.609% | $224.5103 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.80 | $1,297.1447 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.20 | |