| 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 | $124.93 | 4.484% | $130.5319 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.74 | 5.208% | $50.2263 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.79 | 8.778% | $224.942 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.88 | 5.382% | $245.4136 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.32 | 5.484% | $158.5635 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.79 | 9.355% | $187.861 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.83 | 12.677% | $257.8388 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.28 | $1,255.3771 | $1,255.37 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.30 | |