| 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 | $115.68 | 11.691% | $129.2041 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.73 | 7.672% | $257.0454 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.42 | 12.793% | $173.047 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.85 | 6.571% | $146.9081 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.43 | 5.618% | $125.0834 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.81 | 11.699% | $263.3974 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.90 | 4.270% | $168.8131 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.82 | $1,263.4985 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.40 | |