| 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 | $125.71 | 3.199% | $129.7315 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.95 | 7.694% | $214.2572 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.67 | 5.132% | $243.5593 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 13.534% | $242.3497 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.34 | 6.591% | $178.3694 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.25 | 4.378% | $90.026 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.46 | 5.304% | $190.0316 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.84 | $1,288.3247 | $1,288.33 | $1,288.35 | $1,288.30 | |