| 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 | $117.51 | 9.125% | $128.2328 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 12.368% | $97.513 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.71 | 11.625% | $227.3913 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.48 | 10.168% | $117.3069 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.67 | 9.235% | $163.492 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.56 | 12.827% | $9.658 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.77 | 5.832% | $111.9385 | $111.94 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.48 | $855.5325 | $855.53 | $855.55 | $855.50 | |