| 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 | $124.65 | 3.846% | $129.444 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.33 | 5.686% | $185.2993 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.25 | 12.223% | $257.2712 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.28 | 13.464% | $12.7987 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.25 | 6.498% | $199.4175 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.37 | 10.270% | $129.4239 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.30 | 13.378% | $137.5275 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.43 | $1,051.1821 | $1,051.18 | $1,051.15 | $1,051.10 | |