| 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 | $123.30 | 6.466% | $131.2726 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 8.255% | $199.7521 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 12.446% | $80.1965 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.56 | 8.797% | $15.8408 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.89 | 4.857% | $241.0558 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.51 | 3.862% | $212.4082 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.69 | 8.552% | $148.3797 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.79 | $1,028.9057 | $1,028.91 | $1,028.90 | $1,029.00 | |