| 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 | $124.98 | 6.684% | $133.3337 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.53 | 12.484% | $149.075 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.66 | 8.418% | $235.9826 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 4.449% | $261.5507 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.77 | 6.828% | $117.2651 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.35 | 9.170% | $158.6786 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.39 | 5.630% | $168.3637 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.09 | $1,224.2494 | $1,224.25 | $1,224.30 | $1,224.40 | |