| 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 | $120.77 | 3.785% | $125.3411 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.91 | 12.650% | $156.4821 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 6.643% | $86.7114 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.83 | 5.779% | $153.1997 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.63 | 6.765% | $259.0439 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.56 | 8.805% | $41.9552 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.47 | 7.461% | $264.8591 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.48 | $1,087.5925 | $1,087.59 | $1,087.60 | $1,087.60 | |