| 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 | $129.94 | 11.442% | $144.8077 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.84 | 3.799% | $171.1023 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.71 | 7.326% | $34.0331 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.56 | 6.370% | $120.7938 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.28 | 4.634% | $238.8585 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.98 | 7.109% | $76.026 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 3.450% | $252.8421 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.72 | $1,038.4635 | $1,038.46 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 | |