| 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 | $121.42 | 6.525% | $129.3427 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.77 | 5.810% | $35.732 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.94 | 9.312% | $99.4083 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.44 | 11.798% | $11.6717 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 9.533% | $134.0574 | $134.06 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.93 | 5.429% | $235.0329 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.49 | 12.175% | $239.4824 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.38 | $884.7274 | $884.72 | $884.75 | $884.70 | |