| 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 | $124.71 | 5.840% | $131.9931 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 7.734% | $81.2422 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.72 | 13.437% | $136.9411 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.62 | 11.472% | $21.8708 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.84 | 3.795% | $209.4998 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.34 | 9.169% | $227.4427 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.49 | 7.790% | $238.7441 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.13 | $1,047.7338 | $1,047.72 | $1,047.75 | $1,047.60 | |