| 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 | $125.49 | 5.393% | $132.2577 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.65 | 12.311% | $197.2743 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 7.401% | $245.7013 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 12.589% | $250.5781 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.73 | 9.622% | $176.1954 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.84 | 8.344% | $200.263 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.67 | 10.437% | $218.3008 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.71 | $1,420.5706 | $1,420.57 | $1,420.55 | $1,420.70 | |