| 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 | $113.74 | 12.414% | $127.8597 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.86 | 6.515% | $157.4931 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.79 | 4.871% | $204.2782 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 7.817% | $8.8949 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 5.123% | $97.039 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.98 | 11.438% | $184.9648 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.47 | 10.184% | $215.3767 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.40 | $995.9064 | $995.90 | $995.95 | $996.00 | |