| 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 | $124.32 | 4.358% | $129.7379 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.72 | 10.503% | $98.0383 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.93 | 4.637% | $8.2977 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.28 | 13.458% | $253.329 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.30 | 13.626% | $283.2696 | $283.27 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 11.163% | $77.5251 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.34 | 7.323% | $8.9507 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.63 | $859.1483 | $859.16 | $859.20 | $859.10 | |