| 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 | $129.99 | 3.355% | $134.3512 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.91 | 4.336% | $156.4101 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 4.433% | $8.3129 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 12.661% | $208.7045 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.36 | 10.418% | $275.3383 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 10.293% | $77.8889 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.88 | 8.251% | $261.8375 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.97 | $1,122.8434 | $1,122.84 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.80 | |