| 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 | $124.96 | 3.438% | $129.2561 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.44 | 7.147% | $80.8317 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.49 | 3.367% | $149.355 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.79 | 5.145% | $79.6894 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.56 | 10.385% | $207.0381 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.92 | 9.185% | $195.3538 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.92 | 4.576% | $203.8395 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.08 | $1,045.3636 | $1,045.37 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.40 | |