| 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 | $122.49 | 12.568% | $137.8845 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.38 | 8.259% | $161.7173 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 9.342% | $205.5411 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.96 | 9.567% | $140.2019 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.95 | 3.552% | $131.4593 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 9.854% | $87.268 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.95 | 4.238% | $216.7629 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.15 | $1,080.8350 | $1,080.83 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.90 | |