| 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 | $125.80 | 4.158% | $131.0308 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 6.849% | $197.1578 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.86 | 6.565% | $234.2938 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 12.136% | $191.2031 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.63 | 5.176% | $262.5508 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 9.523% | $38.7273 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.96 | 3.631% | $101.5169 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.64 | $1,156.4805 | $1,156.48 | $1,156.50 | $1,156.50 | |