| 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 | $125.50 | 5.835% | $132.8229 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.67 | 10.693% | $87.0822 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.28 | 3.804% | $51.1546 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.59 | 10.827% | $129.2132 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 12.609% | $198.5972 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.49 | 12.320% | $43.232 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.69 | 9.200% | $171.1055 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.58 | $813.2076 | $813.20 | $813.20 | $813.20 | |