| 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 | $127.30 | 5.455% | $134.2442 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.82 | 4.125% | $184.1138 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 11.117% | $43.0023 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.58 | 8.771% | $164.8751 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.95 | 6.844% | $230.7296 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.84 | 8.793% | $260.9291 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.40 | 11.235% | $278.5324 | $278.53 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.59 | $1,296.4265 | $1,296.42 | $1,296.50 | $1,296.30 | |