| 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 | $123.26 | 6.573% | $131.3619 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.80 | 12.728% | $280.4673 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.63 | 13.770% | $194.1258 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 6.555% | $158.735 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.56 | 9.269% | $53.061 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.51 | 13.214% | $254.1768 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.77 | 4.668% | $245.7291 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.50 | $1,317.6569 | $1,317.67 | $1,317.70 | $1,317.70 | |