| 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 | $125.79 | 5.133% | $132.2468 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.63 | 9.720% | $70.912 | $70.91 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.75 | 11.126% | $111.9594 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.89 | 10.294% | $43.9963 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 13.542% | $187.9688 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.61 | 5.249% | $225.8749 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.74 | 8.635% | $220.2466 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.96 | $993.2048 | $993.21 | $993.15 | $993.20 | |