| 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 | $123.45 | 4.682% | $129.2299 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 10.309% | $264.3665 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.30 | 5.328% | $229.931 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.81 | 4.570% | $227.7639 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.43 | 4.864% | $203.8871 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.43 | 5.606% | $231.7312 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 6.496% | $244.5681 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,442.73 | $1,531.4777 | $1,531.48 | $1,531.50 | $1,531.50 | |