| 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 | $126.92 | 3.461% | $131.3127 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 5.698% | $151.5604 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.91 | 11.694% | $131.6984 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.77 | 13.552% | $264.315 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.79 | 10.275% | $153.0507 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.58 | 10.838% | $204.5848 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.49 | 3.762% | $205.9572 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.85 | $1,242.4792 | $1,242.48 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.60 | |