| 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 | $119.95 | 8.187% | $129.7703 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.96 | 9.125% | $49.0626 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.97 | 12.443% | $102.2894 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.91 | 13.548% | $148.6457 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.94 | 3.427% | $91.988 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 8.513% | $46.1723 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 12.630% | $211.1813 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.78 | $779.1096 | $779.11 | $779.10 | $779.20 | |