| 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 | $118.37 | 9.688% | $129.8377 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.79 | 8.730% | $144.3826 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.65 | 3.340% | $253.8547 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.62 | 6.719% | $190.6215 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.58 | 11.768% | $137.0052 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.86 | 9.133% | $143.9028 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 5.323% | $37.5266 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.50 | $1,037.1311 | $1,037.13 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.10 | |