| 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 | $120.88 | 9.739% | $132.6525 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.32 | 11.269% | $25.9479 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.46 | 11.213% | $149.537 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.95 | 8.810% | $86.9936 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.32 | 5.130% | $183.2626 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.32 | 6.641% | $127.244 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.50 | 3.794% | $157.2479 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.75 | $862.8855 | $862.88 | $862.90 | $862.80 | |