| 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 | $129.92 | 9.820% | $142.6781 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 10.385% | $126.8986 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.45 | 3.346% | $179.2536 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.95 | 7.759% | $226.24 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 4.191% | $29.8716 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 11.504% | $154.7453 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.29 | 9.137% | $189.1235 | $189.12 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.02 | $1,048.8107 | $1,048.81 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.80 | |