| 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 | $123.25 | 5.725% | $130.3061 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 11.232% | $78.2628 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.41 | 4.247% | $234.9832 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.25 | 8.583% | $140.3435 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.98 | 9.358% | $249.3144 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.63 | 9.153% | $258.2887 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.48 | 13.106% | $96.683 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.36 | $1,188.1817 | $1,188.17 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.20 | |