| 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 | $123.27 | 7.482% | $132.4931 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.32 | 12.657% | $26.2716 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.45 | 6.415% | $145.2033 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.30 | 5.724% | $30.9771 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.78 | 11.691% | $218.6686 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 8.299% | $134.2474 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.29 | 12.681% | $271.888 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.37 | $959.7491 | $959.75 | $959.75 | $959.80 | |