| 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 | $118.93 | 6.333% | $126.4618 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.59 | 4.253% | $63.1669 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.97 | 4.385% | $188.9055 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.93 | 10.625% | $248.8288 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.56 | 8.735% | $151.7506 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.48 | 6.254% | $17.5107 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.86 | 6.248% | $77.4123 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.32 | $874.0366 | $874.04 | $874.00 | $874.10 | |