| 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 | $115.70 | 5.253% | $121.7777 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 8.700% | $173.4417 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 11.525% | $155.9231 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.37 | 3.287% | $121.228 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.72 | 3.845% | $9.0553 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 3.683% | $16.1331 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.60 | 10.628% | $143.3739 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.32 | $740.9328 | $740.93 | $740.95 | $740.90 | |