| 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 | $128.34 | 3.456% | $132.7754 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.88 | 5.744% | $89.7555 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.53 | 12.872% | $235.372 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.65 | 4.423% | $33.0499 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.43 | 10.817% | $248.7066 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 9.673% | $204.3318 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.63 | 10.685% | $172.2591 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.77 | $1,116.2503 | $1,116.26 | $1,116.25 | $1,116.30 | |