| 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 | $120.53 | 7.252% | $129.2708 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.69 | 4.807% | $43.694 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 6.259% | $206.6738 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.66 | 12.779% | $37.9614 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.28 | 6.354% | $130.0497 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.80 | 9.242% | $36.9238 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.94 | 10.106% | $8.7424 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.40 | $593.3159 | $593.30 | $593.25 | $593.30 | |