| 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 | $120.95 | 6.850% | $129.2351 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 12.500% | $268.6388 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.59 | 4.826% | $33.1145 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.34 | 5.804% | $22.5786 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.61 | 12.529% | $180.7328 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.62 | 5.253% | $237.4718 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.48 | 8.375% | $118.649 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.38 | $990.4206 | $990.42 | $990.45 | $990.30 | |