| 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 | $123.35 | 7.258% | $132.3027 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 4.235% | $177.7415 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.82 | 8.428% | $196.0595 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 12.119% | $242.547 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.79 | 11.240% | $163.2892 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.98 | 11.776% | $132.9911 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 9.750% | $272.8824 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.43 | $1,317.8134 | $1,317.81 | $1,317.85 | $1,317.80 | |