| 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 | $111.32 | 12.446% | $125.1749 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.37 | 13.709% | $170.9842 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.39 | 8.690% | $96.0711 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.37 | 6.640% | $198.745 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 6.327% | $261.4581 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.39 | 3.863% | $215.4015 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.41 | 10.520% | $197.1787 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.15 | $1,265.0135 | $1,265.01 | $1,265.00 | $1,265.10 | |