| 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 | $125.44 | 4.250% | $130.7712 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.47 | 4.129% | $102.5358 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.70 | 8.443% | $180.7745 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.26 | 6.626% | $174.0776 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.89 | 9.680% | $189.6258 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.87 | 10.553% | $167.8968 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 13.788% | $192.8479 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.11 | $1,138.5296 | $1,138.54 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.50 | |