| 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 | $121.36 | 6.641% | $129.4195 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.40 | 5.673% | $208.5985 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.63 | 3.859% | $159.5586 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.99 | 9.291% | $204.3632 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.84 | 12.823% | $156.6435 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.53 | 3.552% | $184.8714 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 7.469% | $6.2869 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.60 | $1,049.7416 | $1,049.74 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.80 | |