| 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 | $118.44 | 10.714% | $131.1297 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.78 | 12.606% | $84.2068 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.81 | 4.752% | $78.365 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.51 | 6.800% | $53.9447 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.27 | 3.826% | $252.5775 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.43 | 8.543% | $271.8242 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.35 | 11.825% | $173.7201 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.59 | $1,045.7680 | $1,045.77 | $1,045.75 | $1,045.70 | |