| 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 | $118.48 | 9.235% | $129.4216 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 9.599% | $90.6055 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.66 | 7.409% | $64.0802 | $64.08 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.94 | 13.245% | $25.9784 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.62 | 8.426% | $95.0029 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.64 | 9.104% | $62.8875 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.98 | 3.767% | $129.688 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.99 | $597.6641 | $597.67 | $597.70 | $597.70 | |