| 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 | $126.29 | 4.480% | $131.9478 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 5.365% | $79.7508 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.59 | 3.206% | $258.6239 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 9.364% | $263.3048 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 13.358% | $168.2006 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.45 | 7.280% | $215.0428 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.78 | 12.455% | $136.9477 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.94 | $1,253.8184 | $1,253.81 | $1,253.80 | $1,253.70 | |