| 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 | $120.43 | 7.410% | $129.3539 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.97 | 9.258% | $97.2068 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.50 | 10.216% | $276.0911 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.74 | 4.287% | $147.8164 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.26 | 6.792% | $134.8356 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.83 | 9.555% | $167.4329 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.28 | 12.155% | $148.3586 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.01 | $1,101.0953 | $1,101.10 | $1,101.10 | $1,101.10 | |