| 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 | $125.75 | 5.476% | $132.6361 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 7.230% | $186.0441 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.63 | 9.138% | $77.0842 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.75 | 10.717% | $124.8334 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 8.392% | $270.6006 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.63 | 9.306% | $177.7643 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 3.675% | $225.4413 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.36 | $1,194.4040 | $1,194.39 | $1,194.45 | $1,194.30 | |