| 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 | $123.35 | 5.176% | $129.7346 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.33 | 6.716% | $127.3442 | $127.34 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.63 | 6.629% | $260.8465 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.27 | 8.782% | $250.4923 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.59 | 3.515% | $138.2857 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 3.464% | $51.194 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 8.339% | $261.0537 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.61 | $1,218.9510 | $1,218.94 | $1,219.00 | $1,218.90 | |