| 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 | $130.51 | 5.170% | $137.2574 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 12.538% | $272.8709 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.88 | 6.757% | $154.6695 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.72 | 4.599% | $75.0184 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.40 | 4.449% | $255.2734 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.73 | 6.840% | $235.8279 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.64 | 12.512% | $45.7249 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.35 | $1,176.6424 | $1,176.64 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.70 | |