| 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 | $121.28 | 8.320% | $131.3705 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.49 | 12.108% | $29.6974 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.40 | 6.320% | $171.6005 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.70 | 7.499% | $13.6524 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.40 | 7.705% | $28.4341 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.83 | 12.368% | $130.1559 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.99 | 13.844% | $215.1538 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.09 | $720.0646 | $720.06 | $720.05 | $720.20 | |