| 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 | $120.53 | 9.505% | $131.9864 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 9.753% | $85.4866 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.40 | 10.506% | $33.5938 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.79 | 6.460% | $162.6602 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.55 | 8.574% | $251.4031 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.29 | 12.178% | $11.5431 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.35 | 10.112% | $251.4408 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.80 | $928.1140 | $928.11 | $928.15 | $928.10 | |