| 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 | $125.92 | 3.124% | $129.8537 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 10.740% | $72.4461 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.47 | 5.339% | $14.1892 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.94 | 8.726% | $160.8492 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.50 | 8.311% | $244.2413 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 11.196% | $47.2805 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.90 | 12.209% | $190.6431 | $190.64 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.67 | $859.5031 | $859.50 | $859.55 | $859.40 | |