| 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 | $120.50 | 7.295% | $129.2905 | $129.29 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.56 | 7.227% | $251.5117 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.94 | 7.629% | $145.2346 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.60 | 13.845% | $54.1902 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.63 | 6.429% | $61.335 | $61.34 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.81 | 10.547% | $158.9776 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.59 | 9.475% | $57.5729 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.63 | $858.1125 | $858.11 | $858.15 | $858.10 | |