| 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 | $126.70 | 4.540% | $132.4522 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 10.322% | $274.0068 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.38 | 10.553% | $129.7671 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.43 | 5.865% | $124.3173 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.37 | 12.752% | $12.8199 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 6.252% | $167.6657 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 5.330% | $105.3089 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.03 | $946.3379 | $946.35 | $946.25 | $946.40 | |