| 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 | $125.38 | 4.475% | $130.9908 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.87 | 4.641% | $157.8719 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.99 | 6.141% | $231.3768 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.26 | 12.199% | $261.7154 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.44 | 8.602% | $28.7144 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.68 | 10.223% | $233.32 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.67 | 10.863% | $246.8586 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.29 | $1,290.8479 | $1,290.85 | $1,290.80 | $1,290.90 | |