| 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 | $122.31 | 5.638% | $129.2058 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 13.873% | $55.2284 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.39 | 10.756% | $161.0281 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.67 | 6.404% | $29.442 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.36 | 5.513% | $113.2788 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.40 | 4.393% | $157.0071 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.74 | 8.559% | $240.7187 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.37 | $885.9089 | $885.92 | $885.95 | $885.80 | |