| 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 | $127.88 | 3.127% | $131.8788 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.43 | 12.464% | $179.3014 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.87 | 7.303% | $197.298 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.32 | 7.774% | $165.2391 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 4.836% | $171.323 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.43 | 3.624% | $232.5633 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.86 | 4.350% | $170.9879 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.21 | $1,248.5915 | $1,248.59 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.60 | |