| 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 | $116.64 | 12.335% | $131.0275 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.48 | 5.725% | $70.286 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 12.816% | $204.6031 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.39 | 11.806% | $226.2842 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.76 | 5.502% | $141.1195 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.44 | 10.355% | $56.7666 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.54 | 12.161% | $164.3607 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.61 | $994.4476 | $994.45 | $994.45 | $994.50 | |