| 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 | $120.57 | 7.708% | $129.8635 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.34 | 7.873% | $86.6652 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 13.207% | $203.1047 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 9.566% | $50.3784 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.89 | 6.543% | $209.7725 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.90 | 3.632% | $183.325 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.52 | 11.724% | $240.7876 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.61 | $1,103.8969 | $1,103.90 | $1,103.90 | $1,104.00 | |