| 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 | $118.54 | 9.609% | $129.9305 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.47 | 13.571% | $82.3049 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.55 | 3.511% | $57.5004 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 6.649% | $231.7056 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.29 | 13.392% | $187.4256 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.89 | 10.731% | $258.9887 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 7.143% | $250.0503 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.38 | $1,197.9060 | $1,197.91 | $1,197.95 | $1,197.90 | |