| 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 | $128.73 | 9.738% | $141.2657 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 5.300% | $132.0357 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.63 | 3.400% | $203.3154 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.25 | 6.563% | $5.5946 | $5.59 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.68 | 5.359% | $156.6478 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.63 | 4.359% | $235.4652 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.41 | 13.231% | $246.1755 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.72 | $1,120.4999 | $1,120.52 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.50 | |