| 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 | $126.65 | 5.230% | $133.2738 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.98 | 12.485% | $269.9415 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.71 | 5.823% | $258.9595 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.85 | 7.541% | $198.7895 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.50 | 9.207% | $108.661 | $108.66 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.29 | 9.245% | $152.1674 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 7.574% | $124.5169 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.73 | $1,246.3096 | $1,246.31 | $1,246.25 | $1,246.40 | |