| 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 | $125.43 | 3.475% | $129.7887 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.79 | 9.872% | $237.0928 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.26 | 9.432% | $232.2804 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.59 | 12.658% | $113.3227 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.89 | 13.349% | $66.7512 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.53 | 8.802% | $100.6745 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.37 | 7.759% | $259.0203 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.86 | $1,138.9306 | $1,138.92 | $1,138.90 | $1,139.00 | |