| 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 | $124.55 | 5.566% | $131.4825 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.50 | 6.290% | $265.1936 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.97 | 6.304% | $173.2436 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.36 | 3.333% | $173.9714 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.41 | 8.181% | $199.4966 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.54 | 9.761% | $150.9653 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.74 | 11.168% | $273.1842 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.07 | $1,367.5372 | $1,367.53 | $1,367.55 | $1,367.60 | |