| 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 | $118.75 | 8.825% | $129.2297 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.60 | 6.465% | $89.0047 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.93 | 8.264% | $215.3696 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.87 | 5.409% | $68.3788 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.81 | 9.242% | $222.6461 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 13.710% | $270.482 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.67 | 8.839% | $149.8387 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.50 | $1,144.9496 | $1,144.95 | $1,145.00 | $1,144.90 | |