| 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 | $126.49 | 5.495% | $133.4406 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.86 | 5.600% | $246.9562 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.88 | 10.546% | $181.1628 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.84 | 13.154% | $133.3407 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.29 | 3.250% | $223.3194 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.70 | 5.870% | $79.0849 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 12.384% | $200.8077 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.74 | $1,198.1123 | $1,198.11 | $1,198.10 | $1,198.10 | |