| 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 | $124.64 | 3.714% | $129.2691 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.33 | 12.433% | $144.2853 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.60 | 11.375% | $99.792 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.79 | 6.764% | $162.0571 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.34 | 11.486% | $197.7093 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.79 | 5.825% | $261.1655 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.92 | 4.227% | $127.0736 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.41 | $1,121.3519 | $1,121.36 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.50 | |