| 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 | $125.33 | 4.342% | $130.7718 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.43 | 12.199% | $162.049 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.45 | 6.614% | $141.2102 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 4.700% | $101.3182 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.77 | 8.520% | $220.046 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 8.529% | $82.3301 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.97 | 4.610% | $167.3446 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.58 | $1,005.0699 | $1,005.07 | $1,005.05 | $1,004.90 | |