| 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 | $119.70 | 9.645% | $131.2451 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.41 | 6.211% | $124.7023 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 8.553% | $235.8748 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.46 | 4.227% | $187.0458 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.30 | 5.626% | $90.099 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.47 | 7.668% | $244.9124 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.40 | 11.132% | $254.9368 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.03 | $1,268.8162 | $1,268.82 | $1,268.80 | $1,268.70 | |