| 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 | $120.46 | 7.228% | $129.1668 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.77 | 12.570% | $31.2607 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.31 | 5.551% | $220.9288 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.48 | 5.181% | $50.9917 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.53 | 6.725% | $41.1211 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 6.545% | $19.519 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.68 | 8.397% | $188.2639 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.55 | $681.2520 | $681.25 | $681.20 | $681.30 | |