| 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 | $120.93 | 7.270% | $129.7216 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.45 | 8.200% | $108.6869 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.76 | 6.250% | $20.995 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.50 | 8.442% | $204.4132 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 3.606% | $257.2226 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 7.515% | $34.2865 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.95 | 6.491% | $191.6306 | $191.63 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.75 | $946.9564 | $946.96 | $946.95 | $946.90 | |