| 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 | $125.70 | 5.438% | $132.5356 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.96 | 6.860% | $139.9439 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.55 | 12.744% | $132.5306 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 8.496% | $256.8534 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 13.827% | $171.617 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.58 | 9.826% | $214.7977 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 4.711% | $225.0868 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.26 | $1,273.3650 | $1,273.37 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.30 | |