| 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 | $122.74 | 5.771% | $129.8233 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.78 | 7.727% | $174.2807 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.61 | 7.482% | $23.2269 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.79 | 8.482% | $214.5665 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.68 | 7.552% | $36.2235 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 7.758% | $172.0356 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 7.671% | $262.4588 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.01 | $1,012.6153 | $1,012.62 | $1,012.60 | $1,012.60 | |