| 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 | $122.52 | 7.129% | $131.2545 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 11.188% | $76.464 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.98 | 12.255% | $187.4434 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.86 | 8.459% | $224.3583 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.50 | 12.431% | $123.1119 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.40 | 3.392% | $141.0267 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.56 | 13.343% | $95.8428 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.59 | $979.5016 | $979.49 | $979.50 | $979.50 | |