| 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 | $124.83 | 3.521% | $129.2253 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.42 | 13.750% | $44.8403 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.89 | 13.233% | $42.904 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.80 | 6.638% | $227.992 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.48 | 11.853% | $87.7822 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.70 | 4.385% | $17.4323 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.93 | 12.804% | $259.3702 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.05 | $809.5463 | $809.54 | $809.60 | $809.50 | |