| 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 | $120.28 | 7.438% | $129.2264 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.28 | 4.647% | $31.6871 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 10.678% | $266.1806 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.75 | 9.659% | $117.061 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.89 | 8.222% | $89.7052 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.82 | 12.446% | $35.7803 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.28 | 5.733% | $139.8636 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.80 | $809.5042 | $809.51 | $809.55 | $809.60 | |