| 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 | $125.32 | 5.647% | $132.3968 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.40 | 4.155% | $99.3639 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.64 | 10.125% | $120.7411 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.62 | 12.642% | $69.41 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.37 | 8.777% | $91.7752 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.84 | 3.476% | $254.3854 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.54 | 9.461% | $120.9982 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.73 | $889.0706 | $889.08 | $889.10 | $889.10 | |