| 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 | $118.47 | 9.179% | $129.3444 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.77 | 9.312% | $42.3803 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.58 | 12.176% | $228.3679 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.61 | 11.440% | $228.0174 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.52 | 7.850% | $150.4723 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.95 | 7.238% | $158.6586 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.97 | 12.637% | $236.5039 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.87 | $1,173.7448 | $1,173.74 | $1,173.70 | $1,173.80 | |