| 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 | $120.35 | 8.125% | $130.1284 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.77 | 10.595% | $266.2796 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 10.141% | $187.9556 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.74 | 5.316% | $139.7965 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 11.268% | $44.9523 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.74 | 6.206% | $81.5025 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.52 | 4.829% | $223.8309 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.17 | $1,074.4458 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 | |