| 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 | $128.55 | 3.305% | $132.7986 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.47 | 8.854% | $211.6884 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 12.185% | $210.2123 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.85 | 13.670% | $173.7446 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.39 | 8.625% | $129.6874 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.25 | 7.830% | $174.9542 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.64 | 10.598% | $18.4035 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.53 | $1,051.4890 | $1,051.48 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 | |