| 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 | $123.80 | 4.405% | $129.2534 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 9.794% | $146.5421 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.27 | 5.403% | $263.7921 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.57 | 6.265% | $265.2056 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.89 | 11.487% | $169.3376 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.34 | 9.568% | $11.3293 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.87 | 13.496% | $187.1209 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.21 | $1,172.5810 | $1,172.58 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.50 | |