| 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 | $109.87 | 7.830% | $118.4728 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.83 | 13.866% | $147.8322 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.25 | 7.547% | $114.2687 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.50 | 6.492% | $192.2181 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.36 | 11.799% | $26.1162 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.49 | 4.721% | $234.041 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.49 | 5.165% | $45.7363 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.79 | $878.6853 | $878.69 | $878.65 | $878.60 | |