| 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 | $117.81 | 7.374% | $126.4973 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.45 | 11.868% | $140.3384 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.28 | 13.329% | $118.1795 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 12.289% | $156.9239 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 8.830% | $258.2101 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.49 | 11.800% | $40.7958 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 9.316% | $16.2772 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.93 | $857.2222 | $857.23 | $857.25 | $857.20 | |