| 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 | $125.51 | 5.526% | $132.4457 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.46 | 5.272% | $213.1337 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 12.313% | $270.0229 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.59 | 11.636% | $212.7671 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.99 | 6.321% | $45.7074 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.87 | 9.643% | $171.997 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.28 | 13.712% | $52.6259 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.12 | $1,098.6997 | $1,098.71 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.60 | |