| 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 | $118.71 | 7.625% | $127.7616 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.69 | 5.170% | $142.7052 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.55 | 13.485% | $242.3472 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 6.224% | $12.2051 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 5.149% | $17.1919 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.60 | 5.829% | $167.8448 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 13.318% | $269.6855 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.38 | $979.7413 | $979.75 | $979.75 | $979.70 | |