| 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 | $121.92 | 6.158% | $129.4278 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 11.135% | $87.6744 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.33 | 12.378% | $111.6251 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.52 | 3.548% | $171.3926 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.49 | 9.235% | $237.5752 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.41 | 9.102% | $185.9207 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 12.553% | $228.0661 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.19 | $1,151.6819 | $1,151.69 | $1,151.70 | $1,151.70 | |