| 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 | $122.35 | 6.147% | $129.8709 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.83 | 12.220% | $95.1962 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.33 | 13.723% | $148.2152 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.83 | 13.118% | $31.4807 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.39 | 3.176% | $86.0385 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.85 | 4.137% | $186.249 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 8.173% | $268.745 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.02 | $945.7955 | $945.81 | $945.80 | $945.70 | |