| 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 | $119.40 | 7.623% | $128.5019 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.64 | 11.154% | $265.2579 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.96 | 12.363% | $235.9174 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.30 | 8.154% | $161.4739 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.94 | 7.608% | $232.3687 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.49 | 6.722% | $70.9595 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.99 | 9.439% | $165.2419 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.72 | $1,259.7212 | $1,259.72 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.80 | |