| 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 | $124.96 | 5.844% | $132.2627 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 5.850% | $262.8996 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 3.331% | $240.0689 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.27 | 7.143% | $168.5038 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.92 | 4.744% | $106.7551 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.95 | 5.630% | $63.3252 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 12.392% | $195.0788 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.37 | $1,168.8941 | $1,168.90 | $1,168.90 | $1,169.00 | |