| 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 | $119.60 | 5.850% | $126.5966 | $126.60 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.72 | 8.225% | $226.9695 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 11.125% | $80.6212 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.68 | 7.676% | $107.3314 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.32 | 11.263% | $44.8612 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.56 | 12.683% | $166.275 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.73 | 9.425% | $144.1456 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.16 | $896.8005 | $896.81 | $896.80 | $896.80 | |