| 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 | $127.35 | 11.669% | $142.2105 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.99 | 7.240% | $199.4557 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.60 | 9.602% | $135.4681 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 12.495% | $7.2559 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.86 | 5.840% | $121.5678 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 9.131% | $268.7569 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.73 | 3.191% | $87.4337 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.25 | $962.1486 | $962.16 | $962.10 | $962.30 | |