| 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 | $118.88 | 11.639% | $132.7164 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.69 | 11.248% | $132.0403 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.65 | 6.317% | $19.8281 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 12.744% | $123.2292 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.40 | 8.495% | $216.339 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.65 | 5.621% | $102.0827 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.68 | 12.276% | $238.7886 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.25 | $965.0243 | $965.03 | $965.10 | $964.90 | |