| 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 | $119.92 | 9.254% | $131.0174 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.27 | 10.442% | $78.712 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.36 | 12.860% | $47.8075 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 3.844% | $219.4743 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 4.583% | $229.0159 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.45 | 12.185% | $153.0764 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.40 | 5.403% | $149.0398 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.73 | $1,008.1433 | $1,008.15 | $1,008.10 | $1,008.10 | |