| 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 | $120.35 | 7.285% | $129.1175 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 13.656% | $48.5311 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.93 | 9.641% | $112.8535 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.87 | 11.264% | $268.0016 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.94 | 11.864% | $70.4072 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.35 | 12.232% | $255.1595 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.96 | 7.656% | $263.7141 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.10 | $1,147.7845 | $1,147.78 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.80 | |