| 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 | $124.80 | 5.795% | $132.0322 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.71 | 5.154% | $202.6423 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.85 | 12.241% | $270.3324 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 9.844% | $16.224 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.70 | 4.604% | $227.7229 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.93 | 4.523% | $55.324 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.74 | 11.472% | $136.8207 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.50 | $1,041.0985 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,040.90 | |