| 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 | $125.71 | 4.780% | $131.7189 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.54 | 3.413% | $207.3844 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.98 | 12.669% | $243.3425 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.47 | 5.345% | $189.0627 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 8.343% | $95.0493 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.37 | 9.254% | $222.1899 | $222.19 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.70 | 8.487% | $173.2537 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.50 | $1,262.0014 | $1,261.99 | $1,262.00 | $1,262.00 | |