| 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 | $120.70 | 8.686% | $131.184 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.29 | 10.612% | $43.4595 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.47 | 3.422% | $138.0373 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.41 | 12.282% | $178.9887 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.83 | 7.811% | $12.754 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 13.251% | $247.6573 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.74 | 8.729% | $188.9058 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.12 | $940.9866 | $940.99 | $941.00 | $941.10 | |