| 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 | $120.50 | 7.393% | $129.4086 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.77 | 3.253% | $212.4637 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 6.476% | $257.0118 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.43 | 7.656% | $97.3533 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 9.779% | $158.0708 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 4.403% | $141.4661 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.90 | 12.821% | $219.8881 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.47 | $1,215.6624 | $1,215.66 | $1,215.60 | $1,215.80 | |