| 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 | $121.37 | 6.433% | $129.1777 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.80 | 13.534% | $66.758 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.92 | 6.526% | $231.0762 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.30 | 7.602% | $56.2758 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 8.222% | $13.9931 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.83 | 13.594% | $184.9651 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.26 | 9.704% | $28.8083 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.41 | $711.0542 | $711.07 | $711.10 | $711.20 | |