| 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 | $120.47 | 4.135% | $125.4514 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.38 | 3.864% | $238.2432 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.67 | 12.581% | $274.3261 | $274.33 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.88 | 13.840% | $47.6762 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.61 | 10.600% | $156.6207 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.45 | 13.584% | $132.2686 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 8.210% | $191.2936 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.24 | $1,165.8798 | $1,165.88 | $1,165.90 | $1,165.90 | |