| 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 | $117.58 | 11.613% | $131.2346 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.45 | 13.766% | $43.743 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.61 | 11.354% | $202.23 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.84 | 8.802% | $129.3003 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.76 | 9.337% | $232.6254 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.77 | 10.261% | $199.3188 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.35 | 12.734% | $40.9788 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.36 | $979.4309 | $979.43 | $979.50 | $979.30 | |