| 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 | $115.26 | 9.519% | $126.2316 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.70 | 9.775% | $116.0322 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.46 | 3.618% | $83.371 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.30 | 11.140% | $64.7946 | $64.79 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.53 | 12.746% | $107.7063 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 13.374% | $231.7365 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 9.599% | $258.3796 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.40 | $988.2518 | $988.25 | $988.30 | $988.20 | |