| 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 | $125.30 | 5.738% | $132.4897 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.70 | 10.645% | $191.0839 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.30 | 3.355% | $249.3956 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.76 | 10.776% | $159.2516 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.38 | 7.120% | $194.2943 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 9.202% | $189.662 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.75 | 6.823% | $140.7393 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.87 | $1,256.9164 | $1,256.91 | $1,256.95 | $1,257.00 | |