| 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 | $125.26 | 3.201% | $129.2696 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.34 | 13.321% | $129.5712 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.91 | 3.111% | $202.0048 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.51 | 5.659% | $264.6864 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 11.179% | $7.2044 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.38 | 5.380% | $11.9922 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.28 | 10.499% | $128.4882 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.16 | $873.2168 | $873.21 | $873.20 | $873.30 | |