| 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 | $115.43 | 8.679% | $125.4482 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.57 | 11.458% | $263.6762 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.28 | 8.566% | $210.922 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.76 | 7.140% | $199.0233 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 9.756% | $163.3279 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.86 | 10.109% | $104.4494 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.55 | 13.857% | $173.6889 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.26 | $1,240.5359 | $1,240.54 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.40 | |