| 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 | $127.60 | 3.858% | $132.5228 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.31 | 5.574% | $121.7374 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 8.640% | $259.2911 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.38 | 9.868% | $128.9631 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 12.444% | $208.4262 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.77 | 12.245% | $54.7419 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 8.177% | $193.1284 | $193.13 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.62 | $1,098.8109 | $1,098.81 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.70 | |