| 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 | $123.31 | 5.206% | $129.7295 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 9.364% | $81.4871 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.61 | 10.638% | $9.5259 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.80 | 7.481% | $65.3484 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.49 | 7.635% | $22.0544 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.26 | 3.677% | $194.1456 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.81 | 3.179% | $87.5061 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.79 | $589.7970 | $589.81 | $589.85 | $589.70 | |