| 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 | $124.51 | 5.587% | $131.4664 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.48 | 5.845% | $228.0748 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 9.776% | $263.8795 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.54 | 5.389% | $43.7786 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.34 | 4.368% | $253.9691 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.69 | 13.354% | $216.1547 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 7.614% | $182.3842 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.42 | $1,319.7073 | $1,319.70 | $1,319.70 | $1,319.90 | |