| 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 | $132.25 | 3.670% | $137.1036 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.71 | 12.362% | $173.8353 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.69 | 5.400% | $186.2313 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.35 | 10.509% | $174.991 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.26 | 11.460% | $116.2082 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 7.715% | $208.7301 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.56 | 8.712% | $263.6918 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.60 | $1,260.7913 | $1,260.79 | $1,260.85 | $1,260.70 | |