| 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 | $125.70 | 3.283% | $129.8267 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.36 | 11.602% | $70.711 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.33 | 7.286% | $191.3231 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.37 | 3.602% | $181.6868 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.34 | 13.514% | $273.9547 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.92 | 11.631% | $239.9173 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.28 | 13.380% | $169.2537 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.30 | $1,256.6733 | $1,256.67 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.70 | |