| 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 | $118.99 | 6.855% | $127.1468 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.64 | 12.793% | $60.5022 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.73 | 12.332% | $227.7307 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 7.423% | $183.3388 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 5.868% | $187.1323 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.65 | 9.389% | $13.8377 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.86 | 10.567% | $38.5437 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.30 | $838.2322 | $838.23 | $838.30 | $838.00 | |