| 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 | $119.89 | 8.874% | $130.529 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.73 | 8.749% | $94.318 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.35 | 9.657% | $49.7294 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.99 | 12.672% | $228.7129 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.84 | 8.706% | $177.0169 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.74 | 13.537% | $41.7135 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 11.328% | $276.5388 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.94 | $998.5585 | $998.56 | $998.55 | $998.40 | |