| 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 | $112.71 | 7.775% | $121.4732 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 8.862% | $80.3837 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.58 | 10.795% | $81.523 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.33 | 12.445% | $104.9449 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.89 | 12.688% | $271.4541 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.74 | 7.660% | $236.5721 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 7.769% | $14.9045 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.92 | $911.2555 | $911.23 | $911.20 | $911.30 | |