| 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 | $119.81 | 5.729% | $126.6739 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.51 | 9.708% | $187.0631 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.33 | 7.350% | $202.1723 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 6.544% | $228.7926 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.71 | 12.490% | $126.7875 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.90 | 7.120% | $111.2977 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.78 | 5.191% | $202.7872 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.78 | $1,185.5743 | $1,185.57 | $1,185.55 | $1,185.70 | |