| 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 | $120.96 | 12.255% | $135.7836 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 12.746% | $164.0454 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 8.375% | $87.3177 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.71 | 5.811% | $225.0706 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.33 | 9.330% | $39.7196 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.26 | 6.230% | $170.2442 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.70 | 5.457% | $172.6331 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.03 | $994.8142 | $994.81 | $994.80 | $994.70 | |