| 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 | $114.50 | 13.234% | $129.6529 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.78 | 11.827% | $42.2482 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.46 | 6.782% | $263.1749 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.78 | 13.866% | $12.2748 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.44 | 8.243% | $182.3245 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 5.717% | $257.6323 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 10.594% | $193.3625 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.50 | $1,080.6701 | $1,080.65 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.70 | |