| 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 | $115.44 | 10.485% | $127.5439 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.81 | 9.125% | $268.2402 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.37 | 12.464% | $152.2425 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 3.113% | $242.0268 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.25 | 9.144% | $16.6445 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 3.412% | $16.8251 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.40 | 12.371% | $157.7689 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $981.2919 | $981.29 | $981.35 | $981.10 | |