| 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 | $125.96 | 4.351% | $131.4405 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 6.692% | $45.2374 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.32 | 13.362% | $94.4532 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.51 | 7.801% | $187.0455 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.66 | 8.181% | $201.9307 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 9.850% | $268.5613 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.29 | 12.171% | $257.1969 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.62 | $1,185.8655 | $1,185.87 | $1,185.90 | $1,185.80 | |