| 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 | $118.54 | 9.259% | $129.5156 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 8.555% | $19.833 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.31 | 6.466% | $131.2832 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.39 | 10.305% | $265.1622 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.52 | 4.590% | $157.4289 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 10.565% | $260.5133 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.75 | 3.723% | $84.7936 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.40 | $1,048.5298 | $1,048.52 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.50 | |