| 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 | $125.30 | 3.377% | $129.5314 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.46 | 10.376% | $15.9604 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.78 | 13.442% | $79.1598 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.42 | 4.591% | $193.9326 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.34 | 5.400% | $162.6744 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.36 | 5.603% | $98.591 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.31 | 4.429% | $209.1817 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.97 | $889.0313 | $889.02 | $889.05 | $889.10 | |