| 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 | $121.50 | 3.216% | $125.4074 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 7.866% | $242.1484 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.31 | 13.218% | $210.9365 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.97 | 12.332% | $193.1773 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.47 | 13.601% | $86.8707 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.65 | 5.617% | $180.2354 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.26 | 5.403% | $219.5123 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.65 | $1,258.2880 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.20 | |