| 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 | $122.90 | 5.613% | $129.7984 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 11.737% | $177.0361 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.45 | 7.400% | $8.0013 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.30 | 12.494% | $219.7008 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 3.148% | $241.8099 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.90 | 4.453% | $248.4937 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 3.110% | $258.2906 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.92 | $1,283.1308 | $1,283.13 | $1,283.15 | $1,283.10 | |